2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Owner's Manual
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Manual
2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 manual content summary:
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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-22 Performance and Maintenance ...1-28 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Rear Seats ...2-16 Safety Towing ...5-43 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 2
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-4 Fuel ...6-6 Capacities and Specifications ...6-125 Maintenance Schedule ...7-1 Maintenance Schedule ...7-2 Customer Assistance Information ...8-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...8-2 Reporting Safety - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 3
peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 4
property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. iv - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 5
# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid v - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 6
2 NOTES vi - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 7
Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Second Row Seats ...1-11 Third Row Seats ...1-11 Heated Seats ...1-12 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-12 Safety Belt ...1-13 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-13 Mirror Adjustment ...1-14 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-16 Interior Lighting ...1-16 Exterior - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 8
Instrument Panel United States version shown; Canada similar 1-2 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 9
Release on page 6‑14. L. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped). Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. M. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑21 (If Equipped). S. Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16. Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). See - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 10
may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 11
or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob. Q. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 12
Liftgate Power Liftgate There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. Press & on the overhead console inside the vehicle. Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. Press the close - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 13
switches are located on the driver door. In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 14
Power Seats Manual Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 15
. On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support. To decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. To lower, press and hold the bottom of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 16
Manual Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 17
has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. For more information, , or removed from the vehicle. For detailed instructions, see Third Row Seat on page 2‑28. 1-11 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 18
Heated Seats Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, or heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors. Rear Seats { (If Equipped): Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to heat the seatback only. z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 19
when the vehicle is started. Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly... Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑33. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2‑38. Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑47. Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 20
mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Outside Towing Mirrors on page 3‑55. Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 21
include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 for more information. Interior Mirror Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 22
Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 23
Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted. For more information about interior lamps, see: ... For vehicles first sold - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 24
Windshield Wiper/Washer 6: Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ] : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L (Washer Fluid): Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4‑6 and Windshield Washer on page - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 25
in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR A. Fan Control B. REAR C. Air Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 26
using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3‑39. Transmission Range Selection the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The 1-20 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 27
): Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑43. See Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 3‑41 or Four - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 28
Vehicle Features Radio(s) 4: Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 29
, and USB Port: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press O, to turn the radio f clockwise or counter‐clockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's 4‑83. A fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, refer to: . . www - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 30
enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions. For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. For more information, see Bluetooth® on page 4‑116. w/x: Press to change favorite radio stations - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 31
a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the Navigation System manual for more information. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 32
, snow, ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. This message may also activate during heavy rain or due to road spray. The vehicle does not need service. See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on page 3‑60 for more information. Rear Vision Camera (RVC) The rear vision camera displays a view of the area - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 33
power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4‑16. Universal Remote System The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 34
every time the vehicle is started. . Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 35
Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and, on most - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 36
help you need. . Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more. Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). ... . 1-30 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 37
services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide in the glove box. OnStar service capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 38
to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the radio if the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 39
Safety Belts ...Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Lap-Shoulder Belt ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...Lap Belt ...Safety 80 Head Restraints ...2-3 Front Seats ...2-5 Manual Seats ...2-5 Power Seats ...2-6 Manual Lumbar ...2-7 Power Lumbar ...2-7 Heated - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 40
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...2-91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...2-91 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? ...2-92 Passenger Sensing System ...2-94 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-100 2-2 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 41
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { WARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 42
Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seat has headrests that can be adjusted up and down. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 43
seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 44
Power Seats Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. Raise or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 45
Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. On seats with power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 46
and Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback. . . Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 47
The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 48
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Your vehicle may have the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal. To save seating - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 49
Try recalling the memory position again by pressing the appropriate memory button. If the memory position is still not recalling, see your dealer for service. Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver's door panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in P (Park), the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 50
push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 51
a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 2-13 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 52
Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 53
Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control. . To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 54
or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. Driver Side RSA Heated Seat Button shown 2-16 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 55
Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 56
3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. The seatback will fold forward automatically. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 57
that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Lift the lever - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 58
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2-20 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 59
and tumbles the seat forward. There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat. { WARNING: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 60
, or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the lever - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 61
rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to . 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) To fold and tumble the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 62
3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor. The seat will tumble forward. The seatback will fold forward. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 63
on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 3. Lift the lever again - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 64
1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2-26 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 65
2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 66
for the seat. 2. Remove all items on the seat cushion. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 3. Lift the release - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 67
the head rests are completely lowered and there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. 3. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions previously listed under "Folding the Seatbacks". You will not be able to unlatch the seat from the floor unless the seatback is folded down. { WARNING - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 68
4. Unlatch the seat from the floor by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle on the rear of the seat near the bottom. Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 69
Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions listed under "Folding the Seatbacks" previously. The seat cannot be removed unless the seatback is vehicle. There is a track in the floor to guide the seat wheels out of the vehicle. 2-31 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 70
upright position unless the seat is secured to the floor. 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { WARNING: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 71
Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 72
crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! Why - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 73
Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-35 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 74
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 2-36 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 75
buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 76
is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 77
If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on 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 shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 78
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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 snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 79
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 80
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured if your belt 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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 81
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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 on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 82
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 83
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. You might also slide under the lap - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 84
Q: What is wrong with this? { WARNING: 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 85
belts have either free‐falling or cinching latch plates. Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Cinching Latch Plate The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 86
. If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, for lap‐shoulder belts with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled. 2-48 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 87
belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment" later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 88
should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 89
the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 90
the second row seat and the third row, if the vehicle has one. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Third Row If your vehicle has a third row, remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. Second Row 1. For the second row, remove the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 91
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 elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2-53 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 92
this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or storage pocket on the side of the seat - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 93
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑47. The vehicle may have a center seating position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 94
. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 95
no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on safety belts? Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 96
Also see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑47. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 97
WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 98
belts. Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 99
{ WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 100
. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 101
{ WARNING: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 102
A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 2-64 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 103
secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 104
rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 105
information. Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever a child restraint is installed, be sure to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 106
child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 107
Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint. If the child restraint does not have a top tether, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Ask - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 108
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. There is one top tether anchor that can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position but not both at the same time. j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 109
Second Row Seat - Bucket For models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 110
a LATCH-type child restraint properly using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. Third Row Seat - Three Passenger For vehicles with a three passenger third row - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 111
position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1. 1. Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position. 1. 2. Put the child restraint on the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 112
the following steps: 2. 1. Find the top tether anchor. 2. 2. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 113
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 114
the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. 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. If more than one child restraint needs to be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 115
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. For third row seating positions, with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate to adjust the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 116
3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap‐ shoulder belt and a free‐falling latch plate, pull the rest of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 117
manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2‑68 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 118
frontal airbag under certain conditions. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑94 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4‑34 for more information, including important safety information. 2-80 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 119
where to install the child restraint using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 2-81 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 120
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 2-82 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 121
Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint" under Passenger Sensing System on page 2‑94 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 122
the door. With roof-rail airbags, the word AIRBAG will appear along the headliner or trim. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 123
roof-rail airbags. { WARNING: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt - even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 124
and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑33 for more information. 2-86 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 125
Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 2-87 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 126
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat‐mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 127
airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that block the inflation path of a seat-mounted side impact airbag. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has a third row passenger seat - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 128
When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However, they are only designed to inflate if the impact - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 129
the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the airbag causing the bag to break out inside of the vehicle. Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact more - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 130
. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you in the air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 131
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. The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 132
properly secured in a rear seat in the correct child restraint for their weight and size. We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. United States Canada The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 133
. The system determines an infant is present in a child restraint. A right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time. Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. . . When the passenger sensing system has turned off - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 134
may be wrong with the airbag system. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑33 for more information, including important safety information. If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child Restraint If a child restraint has been - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 135
If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 136
in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See "Safety Belts" and "Child Restraints" in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. If the shoulder portion of - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 137
parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑16. { WARNING: For up to 10 seconds after the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 138
working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8‑2. If the vehicle has - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 139
Procedure on page 8‑2. In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4‑32 for more information. Keep - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 140
new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 141
Your Vehicle ...New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...Starting the Engine ...Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...Engine Coolant Heater ...Active Fuel Management™ ...Automatic Transmission Operation ...Tow/Haul Mode ...Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 142
...Sunroof ...3-68 3-68 3-75 3-75 3-75 3-76 3-76 3-77 3-77 3-78 3-79 Mirrors ...Manual Rearview Mirror ...Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...Outside Manual Mirrors ...Outside Towing Mirrors ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 143
Keys { WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 144
"Battery Replacement" later in this section. If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. . . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 145
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 3‑4. The following - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 146
K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door. If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 147
Key" under DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑48 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 4‑55 for instructions on how to program RKE transmitters to the vehicle. Battery Replacement Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 148
the key is turned to ON/RUN. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, during remote start, you will need to manually turn the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats on page 2‑8 for additional information. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 149
start can be extended one time. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following: . Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 150
increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. power door locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob. Power - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 151
Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice will override - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 152
door. When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehicle has one. 2. Open the door from the outside - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 153
Liftgate/Liftglass WARNING: (Continued) . { WARNING: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftglass - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 154
is properly connected and has adequate voltage, and the liftgate or liftglass still will not function, your vehicle should be taken to a dealership for service. On vehicles with a liftglass, press the button on the underside of the license pocket applique (A) to open it. The liftglass can also be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 155
the instrument panel. (Continued) & : Press the top of the button to open or close the power liftgate. OFF: Press the bottom of the button for manual operation of the power liftgate. 3-15 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 156
The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is moving. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . { WARNING: You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 157
If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate support struts have lost pressure, the lights will flash then slowly close. See your dealer for service before using the liftgate. Obstacle Detection Features power function will deactivate, and you must manually open or close the liftgate. The REAR - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 158
you must drive with the liftgate open, the liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing the OFF switch on the center console. The liftgate has still will not function, your vehicle should be taken to a dealer for service. 3-18 Power Assist Steps Your vehicle may have power assist steps. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 159
Windows { WARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 160
switch to the first position to lower the window to the desired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the ignition has been turned off. For more information, see Retained - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 161
Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 162
reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery. To program each front window, follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY, ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 163
Theft-Deterrent Systems This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. To arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light will come on - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 164
go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. While alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer. If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 165
other key, your vehicle needs service. If your vehicle does start, the first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the PASS-Key® III+ ACCESSORY or START from the LOCK/OFF position. You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. The security light will come on if there is a problem - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 166
1 through 4 if additional keys are to be programmed. If you lose or damage your PASS-Key® III+ key, see your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key® III+ to have a new key made. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft deterrent system in the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 167
wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. . Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 168
right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this doesn't work, then the vehicle needs service. Notice: Using a tool to force the the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like the radio and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 169
position on automatic transmission vehicles. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from ON/ RUN to LOCK/OFF, the windows and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 170
If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or running. Engine cranking can be stopped by turning the ignition switch to the ACC/ ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF position. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 171
up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, the engine might not - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 172
. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 173
for more information on using this display . Automatic Transmission Operation If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. If the vehicle is has an automatic transmission, it has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 174
, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on page 3‑49. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. 3-34 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 175
with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed. { WARNING: Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 176
the engine warms up. Shifts could be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. . D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. You might want to shift the transmission to a lower gear - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 177
(Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly, winding roads, when towing a trailer, so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a you would also want to use the brakes off and on. If you manually select 2 (Second) in an automatic transmission, the transmission will start in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 178
select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the current the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 179
the vehicle warranty. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Tow/Haul Mode Low Traction Mode If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic® 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 180
See "Tow/Haul Mode listed previously and Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3‑33 for more information on the Range Selection Mode. Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when driving on downhill grades by automatically implementing a shift schedule that utilizes the engine - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 181
transmission to slow the vehicle. Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is engaged in Tow/Haul mode to assist in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. It utilizes vehicle acceleration and deviation from desired speed to determine the correct gear for the operating - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 182
ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will stay on when the shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 183
on page 3‑48. N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5‑43 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑43 for more information. If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 184
To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral). The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 185
by shifting the transmission to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the transmission to D (Drive) for one second. 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY, which will turn the engine off. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in P (Park). 10. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. 11 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 186
4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 187
ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will stay on when the shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 188
4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See "SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message" under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑62. Parking Brake Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 189
the shift lever is in P (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in N (Neutral). If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. Always set the parking brake. 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3‑48 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 190
was not fully locked into P (Park). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 191
having a problem shifting, then have the vehicle serviced soon. Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 192
Engine Exhaust WARNING: (Continued) . { WARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle's exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 193
parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park on page 3‑49. If pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. { WARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 194
information about OnStar® and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar® owner's guide for more information about the services OnStar® provides. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror for a clearer view. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 195
mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer. Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward. The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 196
power foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest. The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. The mirrors shake and flutter at normal driving speeds. ... Fold - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 197
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror Vehicles with this feature have a driver outside mirror that adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3‑54 for more information. WARNING: (Continued) hit a vehicle on the right. Check the inside mirror or glance - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 198
Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 199
, dirt, snow, ice and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6‑111. The removed, URPA will return to normal operation. A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. The vehicle's PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL will be displayed on the DIC. SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this message - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 200
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. Before making a lane change, always check the SBZA display, check the outside and rearview mirrors, look over your shoulder for vehicles and hazards, and use - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 201
change when a trailer is towed. How the System Works . This is normal system operation, the vehicle does not need service. SBZA does not operate when the left or right corners of snow, ice, slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For cleaning instructions, see Washing Your Vehicle on page 6‑111. If the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 202
ALERT SYSTEM: If this message appears, 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. Take the vehicle to your dealer. FCC Information See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8‑19 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 203
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the key is - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 204
system. Shifting in to P (Park). Reach a vehicle speed of 5 mph (8 km/h). There is a message on the rear vision camera screen that states "Check Surroundings for Safety". 3-64 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 205
Parking Assist Symbols Unavailable error message may display. See Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 3‑58. Rear Vision Camera Error Messages Service Rear Vision Camera System: This message can display when the system is not receiving information it requires from other vehicle systems. If - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 206
Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 207
When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 208
Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below. Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 209
Programming Universal Home Remote - Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 210
function button in Step 3 than what was used for the garage door opener. If these instructions do not work, the garage door opener is probably a Fixed Code unit. Follow the Programming instructions that follow for a Fixed Code garage door opener. Programming Universal Home Remote - Fixed Code For - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 211
To program up to three devices: Your hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 212
Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: . A - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 213
2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: . . When a switch is in the up position, write "Left." When a switch is in the down position, write "Right." If a switch is set between the up and down position, write "Middle." The switch settings written down in Step 2 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 214
was used for the garage door opener. Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Any of the three buttons can be reprogrammed by repeating the instructions. Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. To erase either - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 215
Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders For vehicles with cupholders located in the front and rear of the floor console or in the fold down armrest, adjust the front cupholders by moving the insert forward or rearward. Pull downward on the lid to access the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 216
, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased as an accessory. See your dealer for additional information. Notice: Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 217
when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33. crossrails as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the crossrails and the siderails or siderail supports. Also tie the load to the bumpers, but do not tie the load so tightly that - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 218
Cargo Cover To remove the cover from a regular wheelbase model: 1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder. 2. Then, grasping the driver's side cover end cap, push the cover end cap toward the passenger side of the vehicle. 3. Swing the cover rearward and take it out of the vehicle. To put the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 219
the ignition is turned off, or until a front door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3‑29 for more information. There are two switches in the overhead console that operate the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver's side - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 220
sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the "Express-Close" or "Manual-Close" functions described previously. If the sunroof is in the vent position, To close the sunroof once it has re-opened, refer to the "Manual-Close" or "Express-Close" functions described previously. Dirt and debris may collect - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 221
Section 4 Instrument Panel Battery Run-Down Protection ...Accessory Power Outlet(s) ...Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ...Climate Controls Cluster ...Speedometer and Odometer ...Trip Odometer ...Tachometer ...Safety Belt Reminders ...Airbag Readiness Light ...Passenger Airbag Status Indicator - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 222
Indicator Lamp ...Oil Pressure Gauge ...Oil Pressure Light ...Security Light ...Front Fog Lamp Light ...Cruise Control Light ...Highbeam On Light ...Tow/Haul Mode Light ...Fuel Gauge ...Low Fuel Warning Light ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 223
top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work. Tilt Wheel Horn To - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 224
the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change. This causes the turn signals to automatically flash three times. It will flash six times if tow-haul mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever for more than one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 225
Turn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC). To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 226
Windshield Wipers Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6‑61. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor. A circuit breaker - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 227
Rear Window Wiper/Washer To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. { WARNING: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The rear wiper control is located on the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 228
Cruise Control { WARNING: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 229
Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 230
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise control: . Press and hold the SET- button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. To slow down in small - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 231
to make the headlamps stay on for an additional 10 minutes. Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and the ignition is off and a door is open. To disable the chime, turn the light off. ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 232
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: ... - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 233
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 234
attachment points for the roof lamp circuits are two blunt cut wires located above the overhead console, a dark green switched power wire and a black ground wire. For further information on roof mount emergency lamp installation, please visit the GM Upfitter website at www.gmupfitters.com or contact - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 235
gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC), you may see the voltage move up or down. This is normal. If there is a problem, an alert will be displayed. Exit Lighting The interior lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition. They turn off automatically in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 236
if they are left on for more than 10 minutes when the ignition is off. This will keep the battery from running down. Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. There are two under the climate controls, one - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 237
the proper installation instructions included with the equipment. Do not use equipment exceeding the maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 238
Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Temperature Control: Move the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver's side or the passenger side of the vehicle for the dual zone - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 239
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. Recirculation cannot be selected when in Floor Mode. - (Defog): The defog mode is used to clear the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 240
The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defrost, or defogging modes. If recirculation is selected while in one of those modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns off. The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 241
flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. If this vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. H. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. PASS M. Passenger Temperature Control O (On/Off): Press to turn the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 242
Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger's side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 243
system is off changes the air delivery mode without turning the system on. Pressing either mode button while in automatic control places the mode under manual control. The air delivery mode setting is displayed and the AUTO light turns off. The fan remains under automatic control. H (Vent): Air is - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 244
6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air. - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 245
@ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 246
Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. The interior temperature sensors located in the headliner above the driver side seat and if equipped, in the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 247
Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the headliner. The system can also be controlled with the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 248
Automatic Climate Control System on page 4‑21. The rear system can also be turned off by turning the rear fan knob to the 9 position. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time. Independent - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 249
show the temperature setting increasing or decreasing. The display only indicates climate control functions when the system is in rear independent mode. Manual Operation D C (Fan Control): Press these buttons on the rear seat audio control panel to increase or decrease the airflow. Pressing the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 250
and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the vehicle. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while driving, or when one of the gauges shows there could be a problem, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Waiting to do repairs can be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 251
Instrument Panel Cluster United States 4‐Speed version shown. 6‐Speed and Canada similar. For vehicles with a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 4-31 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 252
the reset button. This chime and light sequence are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 253
light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. { WARNING: If the airbag readiness light stays on after the without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. If there is a problem with the airbag system, an airbag Driver Information Center ( - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 254
lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. { WARNING: United States Canada If have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4‑33 for more information, including important safety information. When - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 255
in DC volts. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The light should go out once the engine problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 256
warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left to create full power. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, this light will come on or the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will display. See DIC - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 257
to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑43. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑36. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 258
Gauge If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working , there could be a problem with the StabiliTrak ® system and the vehicle might need service. When this warning light is working beyond its capacity. See Engine Overheating on page 6‑36. If the vehicle is - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 259
about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 260
have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service See Accessories and service - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 261
On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: . diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that might have developed. . 4-41 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 262
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). The vehicle may not pass - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 263
a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. United States Canada Notice: Lack of proper engine oil Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The oil pressure gauge shows - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 264
The vehicle could be low on oil and it might have some other system problem. Security Light { WARNING: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 265
information. Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. Tow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the tow/ haul mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 266
are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little with a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 4-46 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 267
about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC display located below this light and message should go off. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on. After a - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 268
located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑73 for more - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 269
(km) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles (8 km) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 270
the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. To reset AVG ECONOMY - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 271
conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average economy, this screen cannot recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3 for more information. 4-51 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 272
on page 4‑62 for more information. If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. Side Blind Zone Alert If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this display allows - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 273
is connected. Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT display. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 274
(km) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles (8 km) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 275
displays trip and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, you can To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY, then press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for four seconds while - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 276
(km) driven since the ignition was last turned on and the vehicle was moving. Once the vehicle begins moving, the trip odometer will accumulate mileage. For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles (8 km) before it is started again, and then the retro-active reset feature is activated, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 277
brakes is connected. Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT display. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. Oil Life To access this display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). Press the trip odometer reset - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 278
6‑17. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3 for more information. Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 279
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display. 3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 280
To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays. Or, if the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 281
, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible. If CAL should ever appear in the DIC display, the compass should be calibrated. If - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 282
clearing the messages will only make the messages disappear, not correct the problem. The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle's battery - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 283
also clears if you acknowledge it. If this message still displays, either your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE This message displays when the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 284
this message is on, but acceleration and speed may be reduced. Anytime this message stays on, the vehicle should be taken to your dealer for service as soon as possible. ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 285
displays when ice conditions are possible. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) has been corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Engine Oil on page 6‑17. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 286
(With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑48 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 4‑55 for more information. SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE This message displays if a problem occurs with the four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Make - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 287
System Light on page 4‑35. 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. SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the brake system. If this message appears - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 288
the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive, however, you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 289
SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and a chime sounds when there is a problem service. See your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing not need service. For cleaning instructions, see - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 290
that can cause this message to appear. . TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine driving conditions. The message displays if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. See your dealer. The message also displays if the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 291
Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 4‑48 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 4‑55 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. 4-71 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 292
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 293
DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 294
DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 295
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3‑11 for more information. Press the customization - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 296
NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors and liftgate - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 297
EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 298
CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 299
EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 300
MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2‑10 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 301
FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 302
covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3‑29 for more information. { WARNING: Taking - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 303
Setting the Clock To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press the O button to turn the radio on. 2. Press the H button to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 304
Radio(s) Radio with CD/MP3/DVD and USB Radio with CD/MP3 shown, Radio with CD/MP3/USB similar The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 4-84 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 305
Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD/MP3/DVD and USB may have a Bose Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under, "Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)". ® Playing the Radio O (Power/Volume): Press to turn the system on and off. Turn clockwise or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 306
Noise Compensation Technology: Vehicles with the LTZ package and a Bose® Audio System include the Bose AudioPilot stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. 4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA or RDS features, press 4 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 307
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is stopped. Tune to favorite stations using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. See Defensive Driving on page 5‑2. FAV ( - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 308
. If the radio has a Bose® audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK. Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Press the EQ button to change the DSP settings (only available on Bose® systems with the LTZ option package). DSP settings provide a choice of different listening experiences. The - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 309
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade, press the f knob until the speaker control tabs display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey under the tab. Turn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 310
provinces. XM Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. A service fee is required to receive the XM service. For more information, contact XM at www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S. and www.xmradio.ca or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 311
Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4‑115 later in this section for further detail. Care of CDs and DVDs If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been recorded, and the way the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 312
Inserting a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing in 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and in 30 seconds for a DVD, depending on media type and format ranges. If the ignition or radio is turned off, while - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 313
For Radios with CD/MP3/DVD and USB, press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds on the CD have played. If less than five seconds on the CD have played, the previous track plays. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held, or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 314
Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at a time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack. Press the O button to turn the radio on. The radio can be heard through all of the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 315
If so, wait about an hour and try again. There could have been a problem while burning the CD. The label could be caught in the CD player. The error message, write it down and provide it to your dealer when reporting the problem. Using the DVD Player The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 316
Ejecting a Disc Press the Z button on the radio to eject the disc. If a disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed, the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time. The disc is stored in the radio. The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically. If the RSA system is sourced to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 317
automatically, press the softkey under the play/ pause tab on the radio. If the DVD still does not play, refer to the on-screen instructions, if available. c (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu. r (Enter - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 318
when the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot. It must be manually turned on by the rear seat occupant through the remote control power button. Messages Player Error: This message displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the disc is inserted - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 319
No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc is present when the Z or DVD/CD AUX button is pressed on the radio. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 320
apple.com/itunes. For help with identifying your iPod, go to www.apple.com/support. Using the USB Port Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate. Radios that have a USB port can play .mp3 and .wma files that are stored - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 321
to the next folder that contains files. Order of Play Compressed audio files are accessed in the following order: ... USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: ... Playlists (Px). Files stored in the root directory. Files stored in folders in the root directory. Play begins from - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 322
as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port. Playlists can be changed by using the S c (previous) and c T (next) folder buttons, the f knob, or the © SEEK - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 323
S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder. c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below go to the first track in the next folder. c T to To listen to files by another artist, press the softkey located below either arrow tab. The disc goes to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 324
while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod power from the vehicle's battery. If you have an older iPod model that is not supported, it can still be used by connecting it to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 325
Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. To use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below, or press the softkey below the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 326
h (Music Navigator): ... Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: Playlists Artists Albums Genres Songs Composers To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . . First - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 327
Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle: Press the softkey below >, 2, < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. Using an MP3 (Radios with CD and DVD) Format The radio can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 328
Up to 8 folders in depth. Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. The CD Player supports: ... Root Directory The root directory of the disc is treated as a folder. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as F1 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 329
Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. Tracks are played in the following order: . No Folder When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 330
as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced volume and the elapsed - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 331
while it is connected to the vehicle if the vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position. When the vehicle is turned off, the iPod power from the vehicle's battery. If you have an older iPod model that is not supported, it can still be used by connecting it to the Auxiliary Input Jack using a - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 332
Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio's display. Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 333
c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files: 1. Press the softkey below 2. Turn 3. h (Music Navigator): ... Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 334
To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . . Shuffle Functionality To use Shuffle: Press the softkey below >, 2, < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. First softkey, first item - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 335
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, this message alternates with the XM™ Radio 8 digit radio ID label. This label is needed to activate the service. Unknown: If this message is received when tuned to channel 0, there could be a receiver fault. Consult with your dealer. Check Antenna: If this message - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 336
vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support all functions, and not - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 337
paired to the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is not connected, calls will be made using OnStar® Hands‐Free Calling, if - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 338
phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named "General Motors" in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to enter the four digit PIN number that was provided - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 339
Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Bluetooth". The system responds with "Bluetooth ready" followed by a tone. 3. Say "Delete". The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone. 4. Say the name of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 340
Storing Name Tags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: ... 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. . If the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 341
Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually. 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Digit Store". The system responds with "Please say the first digit to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 342
Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . . Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all stored phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 343
Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Dial". The system responds with "Dial using ". "Number please" followed by a tone. 3. Say the entire number without pausing. . Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 344
Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Call". The system responds with "Call using . Please say the name tag" followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. . Using the Re‐dial Command 1. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 345
tone. 2. Say "Mute Call". The system responds with "Call muted". . Three‐Way Calling Three‐Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Three‐way - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 346
See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. This feature can key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY position. During a call with the audio on the cell cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 347
Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds with "Ready" followed by a tone. 2. Say "Dial". The system responds with "Say a number to send tones" followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. . Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g. The system responds with " - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 348
Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 349
Parental Control The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature, depending on which radio the vehicle has. To enable Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as: radio, video screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD. While Parental - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 350
Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console. The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes. If you move too far forward or step - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 351
system. Adapter connectors or cables (not included) might be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions for proper usage. The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack (A) is for the video - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 352
Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources: ... Video Screen(s) The video screen(s) are located in the overhead console. To use the video screen(s): 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. 2. Move the screen to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 353
Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does not - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 354
q (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active. c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, fast reversing, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this button twice to return to the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 355
{ (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. } 10 (Double - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 356
Troubleshooting Chart Recommended Action The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the Check the display mode screen. There are black or installed incorrectly. Problem No power. Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem After stopping the player - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 357
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem I lost the remote and/or the headphones. The DVD is can display one of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: Displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: Displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 358
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 359
SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio (AM/FM), XM™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary. © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 360
Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. ® Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 361
or OnStar ® systems, press and hold for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See Bluetooth® on page 4‑116 and the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. c (End): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. 4-141 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 362
. See "Voice Recognition" in the Navigation System manual for more information. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 363
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 364
2 NOTES 4-144 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 365
to Get It Out ...Recovery Hooks ...Loading the Vehicle ...Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ...Towing ...Towing Your Vehicle ...Recreational Vehicle Towing ...Level Control ...Autoride® ...Towing a Trailer ...Trailer Recommendations ...5-27 5-28 5-29 5-31 5-32 5-32 5-33 5-39 5-43 5-43 5-43 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 366
, and the Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means "always expect the unexpected." The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt - See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2‑33. Drunk Driving { WARNING: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 367
reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research 5‑6. Adding non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4. 5-3 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 368
, see the Two‐mode Hybrid manual for more information. See Brake dry, or icy; tire tread; the condition of the brakes; the weight of the vehicle; and the amount of brake force applied. Avoid needless accessories can affect vehicle performance. See Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4. 5-4 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 369
vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights come on accompanied by a 10‐second on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired. See your dealer for service. Using ABS Do not pump the brakes. Just hold - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 370
the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt while it is working. This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with the vehicle. The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 20 mph - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 371
again to reset the system. If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4‑47. The StabiliTrak light will flash on the instrument panel - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 372
on page 4‑8. StabiliTrak may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem exists with the system. If the problem does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle, see your dealer for service. Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 373
the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering Power Steering If the vehicle is a Two‐mode Hybrid, see the Two‐mode Hybrid manual for more information. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 374
stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action - steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First, apply the brakes. See Braking on page reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly. 5-10 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 375
one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 376
ready for a second skid if it occurs. Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel, or other material is on the road. For safety, slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 377
including off‐road usage. Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds, especially Off-Roading . Have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Make sure there is enough fuel information about four-wheel-drive vehicles in this manual. Make sure all underbody shields, if the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 378
If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia. To remove the air dam: 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 379
travel with at least one other vehicle in case something happens to one of them. For vehicles with a winch, be 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. Always use established - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 380
. This could cause you to lose control and crash. So, whether you are driving on or off the road, you and your passengers should wear safety belts. Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its many different - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 381
Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow, or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Some things to consider: ... Off-roading - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 382
Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 383
. Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. . . { WARNING: . If the engine has stopped running, you need to restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 384
If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 385
{ WARNING: 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 a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Things not to do when driving down a hill: . - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 386
to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: . Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways, across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels which could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. 5-22 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 387
Stalling on an Incline { WARNING: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. If the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 388
, steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage. The vehicle requires more frequent service due to off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information. 5-24 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 389
Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired - by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: ... ... Watch for animals. When tired, pull off the road. Do not wear sunglasses. Avoid staring directly - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 390
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 391
Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 392
or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Always have the engine running and the vehicle in gear when going downhill. . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 393
Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 394
information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 3‑52. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 395
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 396
that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it might need to be towed out. Recovery hooks can be used, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 5‑43. Recovery Hooks { WARNING: These hooks, when used, are under a lot - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 397
or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Your - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 398
/Tire label. It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for the front and rear axles. shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. of occupants and cargo should never exceed - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 399
Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules and trailering tips. Example 1 Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 400
@ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (136 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Item A B C Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Total 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 0 lbs - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 401
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's capacity weight. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 402
Certification/Tire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 403
Your vehicle can be damaged if either the front or rear axle ratings or the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) are exceeded. Some vehicles are built with a special is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving" under Off-Road Driving - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 404
The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating. . Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your vehicle with full fuel and passengers. Basically, it is the amount of weight you can add to your front axle before - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 405
your vehicle's front axle reserve capacity is more than 980 lbs (445 kg), you could add the snow plow without exceeding the front GAWR. (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 406
) than the front GAWR, and the total vehicle weight is less than the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Maintaining a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio is necessary to provide proper braking performance. Total vehicle reserve capacity is the difference between your GVWR and the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 407
or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7. To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see "Recreational Vehicle Towing" following. What is the towing capacity of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 408
with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 409
under "Four-Wheel Drive" for the proper procedure to select the Neutral position for the vehicle. 5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF and remove the key - the steering wheel will still turn. After - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 410
with a Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case Notice: If a two-wheel drive vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle with a single speed automatic transfer case is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 411
Out of N (Neutral)" under "Four-Wheel Drive". Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 412
Brake on page 3‑48. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. 7. For four-wheel drive vehicles with - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 413
to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are the air compressor operating when the height is being adjusted. If a weight‐distributing hitch is being used, it is recommended to allow the shocks to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 414
ride. Autoride also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, when activated, towing a trailer. See "Tow/Haul Mode" under Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50 for more information. Towing a Trailer If the vehicle has a two-mode hybrid engine, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Do not tow - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 415
information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. To identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information in "Weight of the has many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers. So please read - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 416
weight the vehicle can carry. See "Weight of the Trailer Tongue" later in this section for more information. Trailer weight rating (TWR) is calculated assuming the tow It can depend Vehicle 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 1500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 5. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 417
lbs (6 350 kg) 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 9,300 lbs (4 218 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 418
in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity. Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 419
Weight of the Trailering Combination It is important that the combination of the tow vehicle and trailer does not exceed any of its weight ratings - GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Trailer Weight Rating or Tongue Weight trailer manufacturer's recommendations and instructions. 5-55 Total Weight on the Vehicle's - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 420
the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. If the trailer being towed weighs up turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 421
/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" earlier in the section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: . When pulling a heavy - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 422
weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. Since the vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak ®, the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 423
to the trailer are made correctly. The trailer's brakes are in proper working condition. The trailer and vehicle are properly loaded for the towing condition. . . { WARNING: Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBC system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 424
on page 1‑2. The control panel allows adjustment to the amount of output, referred to as trailer gain, available to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application the trailer brakes. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 425
All DIC warning and service messages must first be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the odometer trip stem or the WIRING message will also be displayed on the DIC). There is a fault in the ITBC system (a SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message will also be displayed in the DIC). . . . 5-61 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 426
Brake Display Page in the DIC. If the vehicle's service brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever, the trailer output power will vehicle braking or manual trailer brakes are applied. Use the following procedure to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each towing condition: 1. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 427
road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at about 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer Brake Apply lever. or if trailer wheel lock-up is noticed at any time while towing Other ITBC Related DIC Messages In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 428
trailer and turn the ignition back on. If either of these messages continues, either the vehicle or trailer needs service. An authorized GM dealer may be able to diagnose and repair problems with the trailer. However, any diagnosis and repair of the trailer is not covered under the vehicle warranty - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 429
exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. To maximize safety when towing a trailer: . Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. The combination you are driving is longer and not as responsive as the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 430
bulbs are still working. Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you. Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 431
Parking on Hills { WARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If the engine has been left running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 432
through your dealer. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: ... Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 433
in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualified service center. If charging a remote (non-vehicle) battery, press the tow/haul mode button located at the end of the shift lever. This will boost the vehicle system voltage and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 434
Cargo Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry. It does not include the weight weight of the load and choosing the correct hitch and trailer brakes. For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. Dark Blue: Brake Signal to Trailer Connector Red/Black - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 435
...Rear Axle ...Four-Wheel Drive ...Front Axle ...6-20 6-21 6-23 6-26 6-30 6-31 6-36 6-39 6-39 6-40 6-41 6-42 6-45 6-46 6-51 6-53 6-54 Service ...6-4 Accessories and Modifications ...6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...6-5 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...6-5 Doing Your Own - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 436
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care 6-55 6-58 6-58 6-59 6-60 6-60 6-61 6-63 6-64 6-69 6-72 6-73 6- Leather ...6-110 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...6-110 Care of Safety Belts ...6-111 Weatherstrips ...6-111 Washing Your Vehicle ...6-111 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...6- - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 437
...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Underhood Fuse Block ...Capacities and Specifications ...6-117 6-117 6-117 6-117 6-118 6-118 6-120 6-121 Spotting ...Vehicle Identification ...Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...Service Parts Identification Label ... 6-3 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 438
receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non‐dealer/non‐retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety, including such things as airbags, braking - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 439
for more information. If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8‑16. This vehicle has an airbag - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 440
Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7‑15. Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 441
or higher as soon as possible. Otherwise, you could damage the engine. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service. Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 442
additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves, look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. For customers who do not use - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 443
that will help correct and prevent most deposit‐related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump available. The U.S. Department - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 444
ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the E85 fuel must be formulated properly for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it could be because the E85 fuel is not properly formulated for your climate. If this happens, switching to gasoline or adding - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 445
{ WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 446
{ WARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 447
If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. Filling a Portable Fuel Container { WARNING: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 448
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. { WARNING: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 449
3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches (152 mm) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 450
Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is what you will see: 6-16 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 451
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6‑30. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 6‑46. D. Battery on page 6‑45. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 6‑17. F. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 452
the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Specifications on page 6‑125. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 453
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: . GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 454
on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary the OIL LIFE REMAINING percentage is near 0%. Your dealer has trained service people who will perform this work using genuine parts and reset the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 455
On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset. See DIC - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 456
Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/ filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑16. 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 457
{ WARNING: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Automatic - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 458
Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 459
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Locate the transmission dipstick handle with this graphic which is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑16 for more information on location. 2. Flip - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 460
checking procedures to check the fluid level. However, if there is a large leak, then it may be necessary to have the vehicle towed to a dealer service department and have it repaired before driving the vehicle further. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 461
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat. Be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 462
Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made. The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. Perform the hot check procedure at the first - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 463
Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 464
level. If readings are still inconsistent, contact your dealer. Cooling System If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 5.3L Engine shown, 6.0L and 6.2L Engine similar - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 465
000 km), whichever occurs first. The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine overheating, see Engine Overheating on page 6‑36. 6-31 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 466
additives are used in the vehicle's cooling system, the vehicle could be damaged. Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7‑11 for more information. 6-32 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 467
Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 468
How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank { WARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 469
If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 470
instrument panel. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4‑62. You may decide not to lift the hood when this warning appears, but instead get service help right away. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7. 6-36 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 471
engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode for information - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 472
a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine -speed driving. Idles for long periods in traffic. Tows a trailer. See Towing a Trailer on page 5‑50. 6-38 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 473
, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages, so you may hear an increase in fan noise. This - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 474
is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑16 system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 475
protection against freezing in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing. Notice: . When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for adding water. Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 476
Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑16 for the location of the reservoir. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are worn, there will be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 477
Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6‑16. The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 478
tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 6‑125. Brake linings should always be crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 479
, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger. Battery If the vehicle is a Two‐mode Hybrid, see the Two‐mode Hybrid manual - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 480
start procedure. Put the automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in N (Neutral) before setting the parking brake. If the be dangerous because: ... They contain acid that can burn you. They contain gas that can explode or ignite. They contain enough electricity to burn you. If - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 481
not be covered by the warranty. Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all the lamps that are - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 482
add water to take care of that first. If you do not, explosive gas could be present. Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you. Do not . { WARNING: Using an open flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 483
touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 484
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. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 485
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled by supported to get a true reading. 6-51 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 486
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. . For all 4.8L, 5.3L 1500 series and all 6.2L all wheel drive 1500 series luxury model applications , the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to 19.0 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 487
and all 6.2L non‐all wheel drive 1500 series luxury model applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inch you suspect there is a leak, or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug Active Transfer Case To get an - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 488
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 it inspected and repaired. 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 489
further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the aim of the headlamps can be affected and adjustment can be necessary. All except 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug . If oncoming vehicles flash their high beams at you, this can mean the vertical aim of your headlamps needs - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 490
It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted. It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as described. The vehicle should: . To adjust the vertical - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 491
4. At a wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall or flat surface the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 492
correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. 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 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 493
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. A. Taillamp/Stoplamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Turn Signal Lamp/ Taillamp 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 3. Pull the taillamp assembly - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 494
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Replacement Bulbs If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Exterior Lamp Back-Up Lamp License Plate Lamp Rear Turn Signal Lamp, Taillamp, and Stoplamp 1. Remove the two screws holding - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 495
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7‑3. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 496
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 497
high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. WARNING: (Continued) . { WARNING: Poorly maintained and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 498
sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P‐Metric and a LT‐Metric tire sidewall. Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the "Tire Size" illustration later in this section for more - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 499
Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification): Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety maximum pressure needed to support that load. For information - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 500
federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 501
that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information Service Description: These characters represent the load index and speed rating of the tire. The load index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certified to carry. The speed rating - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 502
and the letter B means belted‐bias ply construction. Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (F) Load Range : Load Range. (G) Service Description: The service description indicates the load index and speed rating of a tire. If two numbers are given as in the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 503
of Transportation (DOT) motor vehicle safety standards. The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and date of production. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Loading the Vehicle on - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 504
the sidewall. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 505
plus the rated cargo load. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33 . 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 permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle's capacity weight and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 506
vehicle is a Two‐mode Hybrid, see the Two‐mode Hybrid manual for more information. Tires need the correct amount of air minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry, and an - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 507
on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should determine the proper tire inflation pressure for those tires.) As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 508
and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Tire Pressure Monitor Operation If your vehicle is a Two‐mode Hybrid, see the Two‐mode Hybrid manual for more information. This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 509
When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as you start to drive. This could be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 510
light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light it cannot detect or signal a low tire condition. See your dealer for service if the TPMS malfunction light and DIC message comes on and stays on. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 511
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/ wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall. To decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 512
Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6‑74 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on page 6‑125 . 6-78 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 513
{ WARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after 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, you can use - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 514
that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating. This way, your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety, during normal use, as the original tires. GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 515
's original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low‐pressure warning if non‐TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non‐TPC Spec rated tires may give a low‐pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 516
add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected. You may increase the chance Buying New Tires on page 6‑80 and Accessories and Modifications on page 6‑4 for additional information. 6-82 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 517
Safety Requirements In Addition To These Grades. braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate in driving habits, service practices and differences in - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 518
if any of these conditions exist. Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 519
could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 520
Hybrid, see the Two‐mode Hybrid manual for more information. WARNING: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions. Follow that manufacturer's instructions. To help avoid damage to your - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 521
a stop, well off the road if possible. { WARNING: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 522
Changing a Flat Tire If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 523
When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 524
The tools you will be using include the following: 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 525
To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: G. Tire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 526
4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown. Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D) connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed square end of the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 527
spare tire. 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. 6-93 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 528
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6‑88 for more information. Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and latch. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 529
If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the wheel. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position 4. Position the jack under the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 530
Front Position - 1500 Models Front Position - 2500 Models Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 531
Rear Position - 1500 Models Rear Position - All Other Models Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 532
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. 6. Take off the flat tire. { WARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 533
7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting the spare tire. { WARNING: Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 534
with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 6‑125 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. 6-100 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 535
6. { WARNING: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed next. 2. If it is visible, first try to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 536
6. Stand the wheel blocks 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. 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 537
{ WARNING: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare. 13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 538
or Spare Tire and Tools Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics and instructions to help you: { WARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 539
through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/ wheel retainer (G) from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the center of the wheel. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 540
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 cannot overtighten the cable. To store the tools, do the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 541
See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6‑72 and Loading the Vehicle on page 5‑33 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 6‑94 and Storing - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 542
. Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in the vehicle's breathing space. Before using cleaners, read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label. While cleaning the vehicle's interior, maintain adequate ventilation by opening the vehicle's doors and windows. Dust may be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 543
soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per gallon (3.78 L) of water is a good guide. Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Too much cleaner that saturates the upholstery. Organic solvents such as naptha, alcohol, etc. that can damage - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 544
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 545
belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 546
foreign matter. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm 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 6‑111. 6-112 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 547
Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. To help keep the paint finish looking new, keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 548
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: Chrome - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 549
Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. Underbody Maintenance - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 550
code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See "Engine Specifications" under Capacities and Specifications on page 6‑125 for the vehicle's engine code. Service Parts Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the following - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 551
Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2‑99 and Adding Equipment problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 552
vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 553
Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses 1 2 3 4 5 6 Usage Rear Seats Rear Accessory Power Outlet Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 15 16 17 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 554
is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Top View Circuit Breaker LT DR Usage Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector LT DR BODY BODY Usage Driver Door Harness Connection Harness Connector Harness Connector Harness Connector BODY 2 BODY - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 555
of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. To - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 556
Fuses 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Usage Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensors Antilock Brakes System 2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) Transmission Control Module (Battery) Vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 557
Fuses 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 Usage Trailer Park Lamps Driver Side Park Lamps Passenger Side Park Lamps Fog Lamps Horn Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp Daytime Running Lamps 2 Sunroof Key Ignition System, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 558
J-Case Fuses 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Usage Antilock Brake System 1 Starter Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 Electric Running Boards Heated Windshield Washer System Transfer Case Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Power) Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 Climate - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 559
Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See 3L V8 6.0L V8 1500 Series 6.0L V8 2500 Series 6.2L V8 Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Regular Extended 1500 Series Extended 2500 Series - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 560
lb ft Metric 1.5 L 190 Y †Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 561
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...Maintenance Replacement Parts ...Engine Drive Belt Routing ...Maintenance Record ...7-11 7-13 7-14 7-15 Maintenance Schedule ...Introduction ...Scheduled Maintenance ...Owner Checks and Services ... 7-1 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 562
air quality. Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance needs vary. The vehicle might need more frequent checks and services. Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see your dealer. The maintenance schedule is for - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 563
conditions, the engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service for more than a year. The engine oil and filter must be changed , and performance of the vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service for new tires be performed when they have 8 000 to 13 000 km - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 564
and Rotation on page 6‑78. Perform all services described in Maintenance I. Steering and suspension inspection , steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints on 2500 series be damaged. Control arm ball joints on 1500 series vehicles are maintenance‐free. Engine cooling - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 565
case fluid level check and adding fluid, if needed. Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6‑21. Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop . Engine oil level check. See Engine Oil on page 6‑17. Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6‑31 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 566
vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) over 3 901 kg (8,600 lbs) or mainly driven in heavy city traffic in hot weather, in hilly or mountainous terrain, when frequently towing a trailer, or used for taxi, police, or delivery service. See Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 567
of outside of radiator and air conditioning condenser (or every 5 years, whichever occurs first). See Engine Coolant on page 6‑31. An Emission Control Service. Engine accessory drive belt inspection for fraying, excessive cracks, or obvious damage and replacement, if needed. An Emission Control - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 568
Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 569
in each gear. The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service. { WARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 570
Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check Contact your dealer if service is required. { WARNING: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 571
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Chassis in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Lubrication meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Axle (1500 Series SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant Vehicles with (GM Part No. U.S. 89021671, Four-Wheel in Canada 89021672). Drive) Front Axle SAE 75W-90 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 572
Usage Rear Axle Transfer Case (Four‐Wheel Drive) Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Usage Outer Tailgate Handle Pivot Points Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Spline Lubricant, - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 573
identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter High Capacity Filter Oil Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Front - 21.6 in (55.0 cm) Rear - 11.8 in (30.0 cm) *15908915 (A3085C) high - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 574
Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 7-14 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 575
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-15 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 576
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-16 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 577
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-17 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 578
Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-18 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 579
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Reporting Safety Defects ...Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ...Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ...Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ...Service Publications Ordering Information ...Vehicle Data Recording - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 580
quickly resolved at that level. If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of the dealership or name and location. Vehicle delivery date and present mileage. . . When contacting Chevrolet, remember that your concern will likely be resolved - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 581
-5100 www.dr.bbb.org/goauto This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage, and other factors. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in this program. 8-3 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 582
Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter, and may include an informal hearing before the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 583
ease. Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have access to: . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more Store online service and maintenance records Chevrolet dealer locator for service nationwide Exclusive privileges and offers Recall notices for your specific - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 584
.ca 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 585
For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, call 1‐800‐243‐8872; (Text Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 586
problem Services Provided . . . Emergency Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Lock‐Out Service: Service before this service is given. Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty service, or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 587
any laws. Legal fines. Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. Towing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway. . Trip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either with the most direct route or - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 588
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 you to bring the vehicle for service to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles with the Bumper to - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 589
shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In charges and may also be responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair. It may not be - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 590
Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please parts are your best choice to ensure that your vehicle's designed appearance, durability, and safety are preserved. The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 591
other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any vehicle - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 592
vehicle only if its position puts you in danger, or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 8‑7. Gather the following information: ... Choose - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 593
defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 594
Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 595
obligation. Allow ample time for delivery. Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U.S. funds. Current and Past Models Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. 8-17 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 596
about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption or average speed. These modules may also retain the owner's personal preferences, such as radio pre-sets, seat positions, and temperature settings. to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 597
Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Navigation System If the information. Refer to the navigation system operating manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. 8-19 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 598
2 NOTES 8-20 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 599
Modifications ...6-4 Accessory Power ...3-29 Accessory Power Outlets an Airbag Restrain? ...2-91 Passenger Sensing System ...2-94 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-99 What Makes an or Chrome-Plated Wheels ...6-114 Care of Safety Belts ...6-111 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-115 Cleaning - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 600
113 Ashtray ...4-17 Assistance Program, Roadside ...8-7 Audio System ...4-82 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...4-140 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...4-116 Radio Reception ...4-142 Rear Seat (RSA) ...4-138 Setting the Clock ...4-83 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...4-140 XM™ Satellite Radio - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 601
...6-5 Warning ...6-5 California Fuel ...6-8 Camera, Rear Vision ...3-63 Canadian Owners ...iii Capacities and Specifications ...6-125 Carbon Monoxide ...3-13, 3-15 Engine Exhaust ...3-52 Winter Driving ...5-29 Care of Safety Belts ...6-111 Cargo Cover ...3-78 CD, MP3 ...4-100, 4-107 Center Console - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 602
Running Lamps (DRL) ...4-12 Defensive Driving ...5-2 Delayed Locking ...3-11 DIC Compass ...4-59 Disc, MP3 ...4-100, 4-107 Doing Your Own Service Work ...6-5 Dome Lamp Override ...4-15 Dome Lamps ...4-14 Door Delayed Locking ...3-11 Locks ...3-10 Power Locks ...3-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 603
...6-117 Electronic Immobilizer PASS-Key® III+ ...3-25 Electronic Immobilizer Operation PASS-Key® III+ ...3-25 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-21 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...4-39 Compartment Overview ...6-16 Coolant ...6-31 Coolant Heater ...3-32 Coolant Temperature Gauge ...4-38 i-5 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 604
Overheating ...6-36 Starting ...3-30 Engine Oil Life System ...6-20 Entry Lighting ...4-15 Event Data Recorders ...8-18 Exit Lighting ...4-15 Extender, Safety Belt ...2-56 Exterior Lamps ...4-10 F Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...6-21 Finish Damage ...6-115 Flash-to-Pass ...4-5 Flashers, Hazard Warning - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 605
45 Highway Hypnosis ...5-27 Hill and Mountain Roads ...5-28 Hood Checking Things Under ...6-14 Release ...6-14 Horn ...4-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...2-38 G Garage Door Opener ...3-68 Gasoline Octane ...6-7 Specifications ...6-7 Gauges Engine Coolant Temperature ...4-38 Fuel ...4-46 Oil - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 606
I Ignition Positions ...3-28 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...2-59 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...6-72 Instrument Panel Brightness ...4-14 Instrument Panel Cluster ...4-31 Integrated Trailer Brake Control System (ITBC) ...5-50 Introduction ...7-2 J Jump Starting ...6-46 K Keyless Entry - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 607
Indicator ...4-34 Safety Belt Reminders ...4-32 Security ...4-44 StabiliTrak® Indicator ...4-38 Tire Pressure ...4-39 Tow/Haul Mode ...4- Services ...7-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-11 Scheduled Maintenance ...7-3 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...4-39 Manual Lumbar Controls ...2-7 Manual - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 608
27 Outlets Accessory Power ...4-16 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...3-57 Convex Mirror ...3-57 Heated Mirrors ...3-57 Manual Mirrors ...3-54 Power Foldaway Mirrors ...3-56 Power Mirrors ...3-55 Towing Mirrors ...3-55 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ...6-39 Owner Checks and Services - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 609
...2-7 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...3-29 Seat ...2-6 Steering Fluid ...6-40 Windows ...3-20 Power Assist Steps ...3-18 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...2- 19 Radio(s) ...4-84 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ...4-116 Reception ...4-142 Setting the Clock ...4-83 Theft-Deterrent - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 610
11 Recovery Hooks ...5-32 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...5-43 Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility Accessory Power (RAP) ...3-29 Roadside Assistance Program ...8-7 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...5-32 Roof Sunroof ...3-79 Roof Rack System ...3-76 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...3-53 S Safety - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 611
Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ...2-80 Rear Seat Position ...2-75 Right Front Seat Position ...2-80 Security Light ...4-44 Service ...6-4 Accessories and Modifications ...6-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle ...6-6 Doing Your Own Work ...6-5 Engine Soon Light ...4-39 Parts - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 612
Spare Tire (cont.) Installing ...6-94 Removing ...6-89 Storing ...6-104 Specifications and Capacities ...6-125 Speedometer ...4-32 Split Bench Seat (60/40) ...2-16 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...4-38 StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Start Vehicle, Remote ...3-8 Starting the Engine ...3-30 Steering ...5-9 - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 613
...6-84 Wheel Replacement ...6-84 Tires (cont.) When It Is Time for New Tires ...6-79 Tow/Haul Mode ...3-39 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...4-45 Towing Recreational Vehicle ...5-43 Towing a Trailer ...5-50 Trailer Recommendations ...5-70 Your Vehicle ...5-43 Traction StabiliTrak® System ...5-6 Trailer - 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 | Owner's Manual - Page 614
Identification Number (VIN) ...6-116 Service Parts Identification Label ...6-116 Ventilation Adjustment ...4-27 Visors ...3-22 Voltmeter Gauge ...4-35 W Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...4-30 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ...4-62 Hazard Flashers ...4-3 Safety and Symbols ...iv Wheels
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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual
M
In Brief
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1-1
Instrument Panel
.. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-2
Initial Drive Information
... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-4
Vehicle Features
. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1-22
Performance and Maintenance
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1-28
Seats and Restraint System
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2-1
Head Restraints
. ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2-3
Front Seats
. ... . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ..
2-5
Rear Seats
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2-16
Safety Belts
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2-33
Child Restraints
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2-57
Airbag System
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2-84
Restraint System Check
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2-101
Features and Controls
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3-1
Keys
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3-3
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3-10
Windows
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3-19
Theft-Deterrent Systems
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3-23
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
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3-27
Mirrors
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3-54
Object Detection Systems
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3-58
Universal Home Remote System
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3-68
Storage Areas
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3-75
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3-79
Instrument Panel
... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4-1
Instrument Panel Overview
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4-3
Climate Controls
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4-18
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
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Driver Information Center (DIC)
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4-47
Audio System(s)
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Driving Your Vehicle
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5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
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5-2
Towing
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5-43