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11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts 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 - 55.0 cm (21.6 in) Rear - 30.0 cm (11.8 in) 25877402 25820122 - - 15908916* 15908915 89017524 12621258 A3086C* A3085C PF48 41-110 GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number *15908915 (A3085C) high-capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted.

Section	Page
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel Overview	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Liftgate	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	16
Third Row Seats	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	20
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	21
Interior Lighting	21
Exterior Lighting	22
Windshield Wiper/Washer	22
Climate Controls	23
Transmission	24
Four-Wheel Drive	25
Vehicle Features	26
Radio(s)	26
Satellite Radio	28
Portable Audio Devices	28
Bluetooth®	28
Steering Wheel Controls	28
Cruise Control	29
Navigation System	29
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	30
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	30
Power Outlets	30
Universal Remote System	31
Sunroof	31
Performance and Maintenance	32
StabiliTrak® System	32
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Engine Oil Life System	33
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	33
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	33
Roadside Assistance Program	34
OnStar®	34
Keys, Doors, and Windows	35
Keys and Locks	35
Keys	35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	36
Remote Vehicle Start	39
Door Locks	40
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	41
Automatic Door Locks	42
Lockout Protection	42
Safety Locks	42
Doors	43
Liftgate	43
Power Assist Steps	46
Vehicle Security	46
Vehicle Alarm System	46
Immobilizer	48
Immobilizer Operation	48
Exterior Mirrors	49
Convex Mirrors	49
Manual Mirrors	50
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	50
Power Mirrors	50
Folding Mirrors	51
Heated Mirrors	52
Automatic Dimming Mirror	52
Park Tilt Mirrors	52
Interior Mirrors	53
Manual Rearview Mirror	53
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	53
Windows	54
Power Windows	54
Sun Visors	55
Roof	56
Sunroof	56
Seats and Restraints	57
Head Restraints	58
Front Seats	59
Seat Adjustment	59
Center Seat	59
Power Seat Adjustment	59
Lumbar Adjustment	60
Reclining Seatbacks	60
Memory Seats	62
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	63
Rear Seats	65
Heated Rear Seats	65
Second Row Seats	65
Third Row Seats	69
Safety Belts	72
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	73
Lap-Shoulder Belt	74
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	79
Lap Belt	80
Safety Belt Extender	81
Safety System Check	81
Safety Belt Care	81
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	82
Airbag System	82
Where Are the Airbags?	84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	86
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	88
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	88
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	89
Passenger Sensing System	90
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Airbag System Check	96
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	96
Child Restraints	97
Older Children	97
Infants and Young Children	99
Child Restraint Systems	102
Where to Put the Restraint	103
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	105
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	112
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	112
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	112
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	115
Storage	119
Storage Compartments	119
Glove Box	119
Cupholders	119
Armrest Storage	119
Rear Storage	120
Center Console Storage	120
Additional Storage Features	120
Cargo Cover	120
Roof Rack System	121
Instruments and Controls	123
Controls	124
Steering Wheel Adjustment	124
Steering Wheel Controls	124
Horn	126
Windshield Wiper/Washer	126
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	127
Compass	127
Clock	129
Power Outlets	130
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	132
Instrument Cluster	133
Speedometer	134
Odometer	134
Trip Odometer	134
Tachometer	134
Fuel Gauge	134
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	135
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	136
Voltmeter Gauge	137
Safety Belt Reminders	138
Airbag Readiness Light	138
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	139
Charging System Light	140
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	141
Brake System Warning Light	143
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	144
Tow/Haul Mode Light	144
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	145
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	145
Tire Pressure Light	145
Engine Oil Pressure Light	146
Low Fuel Warning Light	146
Security Light	147
High-Beam On Light	147
Front Fog Lamp Light	147
Cruise Control Light	148
Information Displays	148
Driver Information Center (DIC)	148
Vehicle Messages	157
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	157
Brake System Messages	158
Door Ajar Messages	158
Engine Cooling System Messages	159
Engine Oil Messages	160
Engine Power Messages	160
Fuel System Messages	161
Key and Lock Messages	161
Lamp Messages	161
Object Detection System Messages	161
Ride Control System Messages	162
Airbag System Messages	164
Security Messages	164
Tire Messages	164
Transmission Messages	165
Vehicle Reminder Messages	166
Washer Fluid Messages	166
Vehicle Personalization	167
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	167
Universal Remote System	175
Universal Remote System Programming	175
Universal Remote System Operation	179
Lighting	181
Exterior Lighting	181
Exterior Lamp Controls	181
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	182
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	182
Flash-to-Pass	183
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	183
Automatic Headlamp System	183
Hazard Warning Flashers	185
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	185
Fog Lamps	186
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	186
Interior Lighting	187
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	187
Dome Lamps	188
Reading Lamps	188
Lighting Features	189
Entry Lighting	189
Exit Lighting	189
Battery Load Management	189
Battery Power Protection	190
Infotainment System	191
Introduction	191
Infotainment	191
Theft-Deterrent Feature	192
Overview (Radio with CD (MP3))	193
Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3))	195
Operation	196
Radio	200
AM-FM Radio	200
Satellite Radio	201
Radio Reception	204
Rear Side Window Antenna	205
Satellite Radio Antenna	206
Audio Players	206
CD Player	206
CD/DVD Player	211
Auxiliary Devices	221
Rear Seat Infotainment	226
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	226
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	236
Phone	238
Bluetooth	238
Trademarks and License Agreements	245
Climate Controls	247
Climate Control Systems	247
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	250
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	255
Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio)	257
Air Vents	258
Driving and Operating	261
Driving Information	262
Distracted Driving	262
Defensive Driving	263
Drunk Driving	263
Control of a Vehicle	263
Braking	263
Steering	264
Off-Road Recovery	265
Loss of Control	265
Off-Road Driving	266
Driving on Wet Roads	270
Highway Hypnosis	271
Hill and Mountain Roads	271
Winter Driving	272
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	274
Vehicle Load Limits	275
Starting and Operating	280
New Vehicle Break-In	280
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	280
Ignition Positions	281
Starting the Engine	282
Engine Heater	284
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	284
Shifting Into Park	285
Shifting out of Park	286
Parking over Things That Burn	287
Active Fuel Management®	287
Engine Exhaust	288
Running the Vehicle While Parked	288
Automatic Transmission	289
Manual Mode	292
Tow/Haul Mode	293
Drive Systems	294
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	294
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	298
Brakes	300
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	300
Parking Brake	301
Brake Assist	302
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	302
Ride Control Systems	303
StabiliTrak® System	303
Locking Rear Axle	305
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	305
Automatic Level Control	306
Cruise Control	306
Object Detection Systems	309
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	309
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	310
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	312
Fuel	316
Recommended Fuel	317
Gasoline Specifications	317
California Fuel Requirements	317
Fuels in Foreign Countries	318
Fuel Additives	318
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	319
Filling the Tank	320
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	321
Towing	322
General Towing Information	322
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	322
Trailer Towing	325
Towing Equipment	330
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	339
Conversions and Add-Ons	339
Add-On Electrical Equipment	339
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	339
Vehicle Care	343
General Information	344
California Proposition 65 Warning	345
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	345
Accessories and Modifications	345
Vehicle Checks	346
Doing Your Own Service Work	346
Hood	347
Engine Compartment Overview	348
Engine Oil	349
Engine Oil Life System	352
Automatic Transmission Fluid	353
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	356
Cooling System	357
Engine Coolant	358
Engine Overheating	361
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	363
Engine Fan	363
Power Steering Fluid	364
Washer Fluid	364
Brakes	365
Brake Fluid	366
Battery	368
Four-Wheel Drive	368
Front Axle	369
Rear Axle	370
Starter Switch Check	371
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	371
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	372
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	372
Wiper Blade Replacement	372
Glass Replacement	373
Headlamp Aiming	374
Bulb Replacement	374
Halogen Bulbs	374
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	374
License Plate Lamp	375
Replacement Bulbs	376
Electrical System	376
Electrical System Overload	376
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	377
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	377
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	382
Wheels and Tires	384
Tires	384
All-Season Tires	385
Winter Tires	386
Summer Tires	386
Tire Sidewall Labeling	386
Tire Designations	389
Tire Terminology and Definitions	390
Tire Pressure	393
Tire Pressure Monitor System	394
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	396
Tire Inspection	398
Tire Rotation	399
When It Is Time for New Tires	400
Buying New Tires	401
Different Size Tires and Wheels	402
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	403
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	404
Wheel Replacement	405
Tire Chains	405
If a Tire Goes Flat	406
Tire Changing	408
Secondary Latch System	418
Full-Size Spare Tire	421
Jump Starting	422
Towing	426
Towing the Vehicle	426
Recreational Vehicle Towing	426
Appearance Care	431
Exterior Care	431
Interior Care	434
Floor Mats	437
Service and Maintenance	439
General Information	439
Maintenance Schedule	440
Special Application Services	446
Additional Maintenance and Care	446
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	450
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	450
Maintenance Replacement Parts	452
Maintenance Records	453
Technical Data	457
Vehicle Identification	457
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	457
Service Parts Identification Label	457
Vehicle Data	458
Capacities and Specifications	458
Engine Drive Belt Routing	460
Customer Information	461
Customer Information	462
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	462
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	464
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	465
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	465
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	466
Online Owner Center	466
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	467
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	467
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	471
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	473
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	473
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	474
Service Publications Ordering Information	477
Reporting Safety Defects	478
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	478
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	478
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	478
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	479
Event Data Recorders	479
OnStar®	480
Navigation System	480
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	480
Radio Frequency Statement	481
OnStar	483
OnStar Overview	483
OnStar Services	484
Emergency	484
Security	484
Navigation	484
Connections	486
Diagnostics	487
OnStar Additional Information	487
Index	491
Index_A	491
Index_B	492
Index_C	492
Index_D	493
Index_E	494
Index_F	495
Index_G	496
Index_H	496
Index_I	496
Index_J	497
Index_K	497
Index_L	497
Index_M	498
Index_N	498
Index_O	498
Index_P	499
Index_R	500
Index_S	501
Index_T	502
Index_U	503
Index_V	503