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Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause damage. However, there is no benefit to the selection of Tow/Haul when the vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded may result in unpleasant engine and transmission driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/ Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control System. The power output to the trailer brakes is based on the amount of brake pressure being applied by the vehicle's brake system. This available power output to the trailer brakes can be adjusted to a wide range of trailering situations. The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle's brake, anti-lock brake and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle's anti-lock brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to the trailer's brakes will be automatically adjusted to minimize trailer wheel lock-up. This does not imply that the trailer has the StabiliTrak system. The vehicle may have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) feature. See Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on page 9-76. 9-71 The vehicle may have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) feature. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9-41. If the vehicle's brake, anti-lock brake or StabiliTrak systems are not functioning properly, the ITBC system may not be fully functional or may not function at all. Make sure all of these systems are fully operational to ensure full functionality of the ITBC system. The ITBC system is powered through the vehicle's electrical system. Turning the ignition off will also turn off the ITBC system. The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is in ON or in RUN. The ITBC system can only be used with trailers with electric brakes. Integrated Trailer Brake Control System The vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system for electric trailer brakes.

Section	Page
2014 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	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	16
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	20
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	20
Interior Lighting	20
Exterior Lighting	21
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	30
Sunroof	31
Performance and Maintenance	32
StabiliTrak® System	32
Tire Pressure Monitor	32
Engine Oil Life System	32
E85 or FlexFuel	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	41
Power Door Locks	41
Delayed Locking	42
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	66
Third Row Seats	70
Safety Belts	73
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	74
Lap-Shoulder Belt	75
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	80
Lap Belt	80
Safety Belt Extender	81
Safety System Check	81
Safety Belt Care	82
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	82
Airbag System	83
Where Are the Airbags?	84
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	86
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	87
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	87
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	88
Passenger Sensing System	89
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	94
Airbag System Check	95
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	95
Child Restraints	96
Older Children	96
Infants and Young Children	98
Child Restraint Systems	100
Where to Put the Restraint	102
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	103
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	110
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	110
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	110
Securing Child Restraints (Front Outboard Seat Position)	114
Storage	117
Storage Compartments	117
Glove Box	117
Cupholders	117
Armrest Storage	117
Rear Storage	118
Center Console Storage	118
Additional Storage Features	118
Cargo Cover	118
Roof Rack System	119
Instruments and Controls	121
Controls	122
Steering Wheel Adjustment	122
Steering Wheel Controls	122
Horn	124
Windshield Wiper/Washer	124
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	125
Compass	125
Clock	127
Power Outlets	128
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	130
Instrument Cluster	131
Speedometer	132
Odometer	132
Trip Odometer	132
Tachometer	132
Fuel Gauge	132
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	134
Voltmeter Gauge	135
Safety Belt Reminders	136
Airbag Readiness Light	136
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	137
Charging System Light	138
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	139
Brake System Warning Light	141
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	142
Tow/Haul Mode Light	142
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	143
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	143
Tire Pressure Light	143
Engine Oil Pressure Light	144
Low Fuel Warning Light	144
Security Light	145
High-Beam On Light	145
Front Fog Lamp Light	145
Cruise Control Light	145
Information Displays	146
Driver Information Center (DIC)	146
Vehicle Messages	154
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	154
Brake System Messages	155
Door Ajar Messages	155
Engine Cooling System Messages	156
Engine Oil Messages	157
Engine Power Messages	158
Fuel System Messages	158
Key and Lock Messages	158
Lamp Messages	158
Object Detection System Messages	159
Ride Control System Messages	160
Airbag System Messages	161
Security Messages	161
Tire Messages	161
Transmission Messages	162
Vehicle Reminder Messages	163
Washer Fluid Messages	164
Vehicle Personalization	164
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	164
Universal Remote System	172
Universal Remote System Programming	172
Universal Remote System Operation	177
Lighting	179
Exterior Lighting	179
Exterior Lamp Controls	179
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	180
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	180
Flash-to-Pass	180
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	181
Automatic Headlamp System	181
Hazard Warning Flashers	183
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	183
Fog Lamps	184
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	184
Interior Lighting	185
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	185
Dome Lamps	185
Reading Lamps	186
Lighting Features	186
Entry Lighting	186
Exit Lighting	186
Battery Load Management	186
Battery Power Protection	187
Infotainment System	189
Introduction	189
Infotainment	189
Theft-Deterrent Feature	190
Overview (Radio with CD (MP3))	191
Overview (Radio with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3))	193
Operation	194
Radio	198
AM-FM Radio	198
Satellite Radio	199
Radio Reception	202
Rear Side Window Antenna	203
Satellite Radio Antenna	204
Audio Players	204
CD Player	204
CD/DVD Player	209
Auxiliary Devices	219
Rear Seat Infotainment	224
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	224
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	234
Phone	236
Bluetooth	236
Trademarks and License Agreements	243
Climate Controls	245
Climate Control Systems	245
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	248
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	253
Rear Climate Control System (with Rear Seat Audio)	255
Air Vents	256
Driving and Operating	259
Driving Information	260
Distracted Driving	260
Defensive Driving	261
Drunk Driving	261
Control of a Vehicle	261
Braking	261
Steering	262
Off-Road Recovery	262
Loss of Control	263
Off-Road Driving	263
Driving on Wet Roads	268
Highway Hypnosis	269
Hill and Mountain Roads	269
Winter Driving	270
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	272
Vehicle Load Limits	273
Starting and Operating	278
New Vehicle Break-In	278
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	278
Ignition Positions	279
Starting the Engine	280
Engine Heater	282
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	282
Shifting Into Park	283
Shifting out of Park	284
Parking over Things That Burn	285
Active Fuel Management®	285
Engine Exhaust	285
Running the Vehicle While Parked	286
Automatic Transmission	286
Manual Mode	289
Tow/Haul Mode	290
Drive Systems	291
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	291
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	296
Brakes	298
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	298
Parking Brake	299
Brake Assist	299
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	299
Ride Control Systems	300
StabiliTrak® System	300
Locking Rear Axle	303
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	303
Automatic Level Control	303
Cruise Control	304
Object Detection Systems	306
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	306
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	307
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	309
Fuel	313
Recommended Fuel	313
Gasoline Specifications	314
California Fuel Requirements	314
Fuels in Foreign Countries	314
Fuel Additives	315
E85 or FlexFuel	315
Filling the Tank	316
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	317
Towing	318
General Towing Information	318
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	318
Trailer Towing	321
Towing Equipment	325
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	334
Conversions and Add-Ons	335
Add-On Electrical Equipment	335
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	336
Vehicle Care	341
General Information	342
California Proposition 65 Warning	342
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	343
Accessories and Modifications	343
Vehicle Checks	343
Doing Your Own Service Work	343
Hood	344
Engine Compartment Overview	345
Engine Oil	346
Engine Oil Life System	349
Automatic Transmission Fluid	350
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	353
Cooling System	354
Engine Coolant	355
Engine Overheating	358
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	359
Engine Fan	360
Power Steering Fluid	360
Washer Fluid	361
Brakes	361
Brake Fluid	362
Battery	364
Four-Wheel Drive	365
Front Axle	365
Rear Axle	366
Starter Switch Check	367
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	367
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	367
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	368
Wiper Blade Replacement	368
Glass Replacement	369
Headlamp Aiming	369
Bulb Replacement	370
Halogen Bulbs	370
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	370
License Plate Lamp	371
Replacement Bulbs	371
Electrical System	372
Electrical System Overload	372
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	372
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	373
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	377
Wheels and Tires	380
Tires	380
All-Season Tires	381
Winter Tires	382
Summer Tires	382
All-Terrain Tires	382
Tire Sidewall Labeling	383
Tire Designations	385
Tire Terminology and Definitions	387
Tire Pressure	389
Tire Pressure Monitor System	391
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	392
Tire Inspection	394
Tire Rotation	395
When It Is Time for New Tires	396
Buying New Tires	397
Different Size Tires and Wheels	398
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	399
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	400
Wheel Replacement	401
Tire Chains	401
If a Tire Goes Flat	402
Tire Changing	404
Secondary Latch System	413
Full-Size Spare Tire	416
Jump Starting	417
Towing the Vehicle	421
Recreational Vehicle Towing	422
Appearance Care	427
Exterior Care	427
Interior Care	430
Floor Mats	433
Service and Maintenance	435
General Information	435
Maintenance Schedule	436
Special Application Services	442
Additional Maintenance and Care	442
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	446
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	446
Maintenance Replacement Parts	448
Maintenance Records	449
Technical Data	453
Vehicle Identification	453
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	453
Service Parts Identification Label	453
Vehicle Data	454
Capacities and Specifications	454
Engine Drive Belt Routing	456
Customer Information	457
Customer Information	457
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	457
Customer Assistance Offices	459
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	460
Online Owner Center	460
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	461
Roadside Assistance Program	461
Scheduling Service Appointments	463
Courtesy Transportation Program	463
Collision Damage Repair	465
Service Publications Ordering Information	467
Reporting Safety Defects	468
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	468
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	469
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	469
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	469
Event Data Recorders	470
OnStar®	470
Navigation System	471
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	471
Radio Frequency Statement	471
OnStar	473
OnStar Overview	473
OnStar Services	474
Emergency	474
Security	474
Navigation	474
Connections	475
Diagnostics	477
OnStar Additional Information	477
Index	481
Index_A	481
Index_B	482
Index_C	482
Index_D	483
Index_E	484
Index_F	484
Index_G	485
Index_H	485
Index_I	486
Index_J	486
Index_K	486
Index_L	486
Index_M	487
Index_N	488
Index_O	488
Index_P	488
Index_R	489
Index_S	490
Index_T	491
Index_U	492
Index_V	492

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Driving and Operating

9-71

Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul

when lightly loaded or with no trailer

at all will not cause damage.

However, there is no benefit to the

selection of Tow/Haul when the

vehicle is unloaded. Such a

selection when unloaded may result

in unpleasant engine and

transmission driving characteristics

and reduced fuel economy. Tow/

Haul is recommended only when

pulling a heavy trailer or a large or

heavy load.

Integrated Trailer Brake

Control System

The vehicle may have an Integrated

Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system

for electric trailer brakes.

This symbol is located on the Trailer

Brake Control Panel on vehicles

with an Integrated Trailer Brake

Control System. The power output

to the trailer brakes is based on the

amount of brake pressure being

applied by the vehicle

’

s brake

system. This available power output

to the trailer brakes can be adjusted

to a wide range of trailering

situations.

The ITBC system is integrated with

the vehicle

’

s brake, anti-lock brake

and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering

conditions that cause the vehicle

’

anti-lock brake or StabiliTrak

systems to activate, power sent to

the trailer's brakes will be

automatically adjusted to minimize

trailer wheel lock-up. This does not

imply that the trailer has the

StabiliTrak system.

The vehicle may have a Trailer

Sway Control (TSC) feature. See

Trailer Sway Control (TSC) on

page 9-76

The vehicle may have a Hill Start

Assist (HSA) feature. See

Hill Start

Assist (HSA) on page 9-41

If the vehicle

’

s brake, anti-lock

brake or StabiliTrak systems are not

functioning properly, the ITBC

system may not be fully functional

or may not function at all. Make sure

all of these systems are fully

operational to ensure full

functionality of the ITBC system.

The ITBC system is powered

through the vehicle's electrical

system. Turning the ignition off will

also turn off the ITBC system. The

ITBC system is fully functional only

when the ignition is in ON or

in RUN.

The ITBC system can only be used

with trailers with electric brakes.