Section |
Page |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe/Surburban Owner's Manual |
1 |
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24 |
Entry to the Third Seat |
24 |
Folding the Third Seat |
24 |
Fold and Tilt Feature (Suburban/Yukon XL Third Seat) |
25 |
Removing the Third Row Seat |
26 |
Replacing the Rear Seat |
27 |
Safety Belts: They re for Everyone |
28 |
Why Safety Belts Work |
30 |
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers |
33 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
34 |
Adults |
34 |
Driver Position |
34 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
34 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
40 |
Right Front Passenger Position |
41 |
Air Bag Systems |
41 |
How the Air Bag Systems Work |
44 |
Where are the air bags? |
44 |
When should an air bag inflate? |
46 |
What makes an air bag inflate? |
46 |
How does an air bag restrain? |
47 |
What will you see after an air bag inflates? |
47 |
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
49 |
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle |
49 |
Lap Belt |
50 |
Rear Seat Passengers |
51 |
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions |
52 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
52 |
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults |
55 |
Children |
58 |
Infants and Young Children |
58 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
62 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
65 |
Top Strap |
66 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position |
69 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position |
70 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position |
72 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
72 |
Older Children |
75 |
Safety Belt Extender |
78 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
78 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
78 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
79 |
Windows |
80 |
Manual Windows |
80 |
Power Windows (If Equipped) |
81 |
Keys |
82 |
Door Locks |
83 |
Power Door Locks |
84 |
Programmable Automatic Door Locks |
85 |
Lockout Prevention |
86 |
Child Security Locks (If Equipped) |
86 |
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) |
87 |
Operation |
87 |
Remote Panic Alarm |
88 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
88 |
Battery Replacement |
88 |
Resynchronization |
89 |
Liftgate Caution |
90 |
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate |
90 |
Panel Doors |
90 |
Theft |
91 |
Key in the Ignition |
91 |
Parking at Night |
91 |
Parking Lots |
91 |
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) |
92 |
Testing the Alarm |
93 |
Passlock |
93 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
94 |
Ignition Positions |
94 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped) |
95 |
Starting Your Engine |
95 |
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) |
97 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
97 |
Automatic Transmission Operation |
98 |
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch |
101 |
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) |
102 |
Front Axle Locking Feature |
102 |
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped) |
103 |
Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD |
104 |
Shifting to 2HI |
104 |
Shifting to 4LO |
105 |
Shifting Out of 4LO |
105 |
Shifting to NEUTRAL |
105 |
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL |
106 |
Parking Brake |
106 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
107 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
109 |
Torque Lock |
109 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
110 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
110 |
Engine Exhaust |
111 |
Running Your Engine While You re Parked |
111 |
Level Control (If Equipped) |
112 |
Self-Adjusting |
112 |
Automatic Level Control |
113 |
Autoride (If Equipped) |
113 |
Locking Rear Axle |
113 |
Horn |
114 |
Tilt Wheel |
114 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
114 |
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals |
115 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
115 |
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer |
116 |
Flash-To-Pass Feature |
116 |
Windshield Wipers |
116 |
Windshield Washer |
117 |
Rear Window Washer/Wiper |
117 |
Cruise Control |
118 |
Setting Cruise Control |
119 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
119 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
120 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
120 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
120 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
120 |
Ending Cruise Control |
120 |
Erasing Speed Memory |
120 |
Exterior Lamps |
121 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
122 |
Lamps On Reminder |
122 |
Daytime Running Lamps |
122 |
Fog Lamps (If Equipped) |
124 |
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped) |
124 |
Interior Lamps |
125 |
Instrument Panel Intensity Control |
125 |
Exit Lighting |
125 |
Illuminated Entry |
125 |
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) |
125 |
Dome Lamps |
126 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
126 |
Mirrors |
126 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror |
126 |
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped) |
127 |
Temperature Display |
127 |
Electrochromic Mirror Operation |
128 |
Compass Operation |
128 |
Compass Calibration |
128 |
Compass Variance |
129 |
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors |
130 |
Camper-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped) |
130 |
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) |
130 |
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) |
130 |
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) |
131 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
131 |
Storage Compartments |
131 |
Glove Box |
131 |
Cupholders |
131 |
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped) |
132 |
Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped) |
132 |
Rear Storage Compartment |
132 |
Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped) |
133 |
Cargo Tie Downs |
134 |
Convenience Net (If Equipped) |
134 |
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) |
134 |
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter |
136 |
Front Ashtray |
136 |
Accessory Power Outlets |
137 |
Sun Visors |
137 |
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) |
137 |
Sunroof (If Equipped) |
138 |
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped) |
138 |
Programming the Transmitter |
139 |
Operating the Transmitter |
140 |
Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped) |
140 |
Erasing Channels |
141 |
Accessories |
141 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
141 |
Safety and Security Services |
142 |
Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services) |
143 |
OnStar System Limitations |
143 |
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System |
144 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
146 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
147 |
Trip Odometer |
147 |
Engine Hour Meter Display |
147 |
Tachometer |
147 |
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators |
147 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
148 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
149 |
Voltmeter |
150 |
Brake System Warning Light |
151 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
152 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
152 |
Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped) |
153 |
Low Traction Light (If Equipped) |
154 |
Traction Off Light (If Equipped) |
155 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) |
156 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
157 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
158 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
159 |
Oil Pressure Gage |
160 |
Cruise Light (If Equipped) |
161 |
Tow/Haul Light |
161 |
Fuel Gage |
162 |
Message Center |
162 |
Battery |
163 |
Trans Fluid Hot |
163 |
Trans Hot...Idle Engine |
164 |
Low Coolant |
165 |
Check Coolant Temp |
165 |
Engine Overheated |
165 |
Reduced Engine Power |
166 |
Check Eng Oil Pressure |
166 |
Check Eng Oil Level |
166 |
Change Engine Oil |
167 |
Security |
167 |
Service 4WD (If Equipped) |
167 |
Low Washer Fluid |
168 |
Service Ride Control |
168 |
Cargo Door Ajar |
168 |
Low Fuel |
168 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
169 |
Comfort Controls |
170 |
Standard Comfort Controls |
170 |
Fan Knob |
170 |
Temperature Knob |
170 |
Mode Knob |
170 |
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped) |
171 |
Fan Knob |
171 |
Temperature Knob |
171 |
Mode Knob |
171 |
Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped) |
173 |
Fan Control |
173 |
Temperature Knob |
173 |
Mode Knob-Automatic Operation |
174 |
Mode Knob-Manual Operation |
175 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped) |
176 |
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped) |
176 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped) |
177 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped) |
178 |
Air Conditioning |
179 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) |
179 |
Heating |
180 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
180 |
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) |
180 |
Ventilation System |
181 |
Ventilation Tips |
182 |
Audio Systems |
183 |
Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button |
183 |
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons |
183 |
AM-FM Stereo |
183 |
Playing the Radio |
183 |
Finding a Station |
183 |
Setting the Tone |
184 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
184 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) |
185 |
Playing the Radio |
185 |
Finding a Station |
185 |
Setting the Tone |
186 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
186 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
186 |
CD Adapter Kits |
187 |
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
187 |
Playing the Radio |
187 |
Finding a Station |
188 |
Setting the Tone |
189 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
189 |
Playing a Cassette Tape |
190 |
CD Adapter Kits |
191 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
192 |
Playing the Radio |
192 |
Finding a Station |
192 |
Setting the Tone |
193 |
Adjusting the Speakers |
194 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
194 |
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) |
196 |
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) |
197 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) |
199 |
Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature |
199 |
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss |
200 |
Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature |
200 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
201 |
AM |
201 |
FM Stereo |
201 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
201 |
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player |
202 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
203 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
203 |
Fixed Mast Antenna |
203 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
204 |
Defensive Driving |
205 |
Drunken Driving |
206 |
Control of a Vehicle |
209 |
Braking |
209 |
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
210 |
Using Anti- Lock |
212 |
Braking in Emergencies |
212 |
Traction Assist System (Option) |
212 |
Steering |
214 |
Power Steering |
214 |
Speed-Sensitive Steering |
214 |
Steering Tips |
215 |
Driving on Curves |
215 |
Steering in Emergencies |
215 |
Off-Road Recovery |
216 |
Passing |
217 |
Loss of Control |
218 |
Skidding |
218 |
Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle |
219 |
Before You Go Off-Roading |
222 |
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving |
222 |
Environmental Concerns |
223 |
Traveling to Remote Areas |
223 |
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving |
223 |
Scanning the Terrain |
224 |
Driving on Off-Road Hills |
225 |
Approaching a Hill |
225 |
Driving Uphill |
226 |
Driving Downhill |
229 |
Driving Across an Incline |
230 |
Stalling on an Incline |
231 |
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice |
232 |
Driving in Water |
232 |
After Off-Road Driving |
233 |
Driving at Night |
234 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
235 |
Hydroplaning |
236 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
237 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
237 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
237 |
City Driving |
238 |
Freeway Driving |
239 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
240 |
Highway Hypnosis |
241 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
241 |
Winter Driving |
243 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
243 |
If You re Caught in a Blizzard |
245 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
247 |
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles |
247 |
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles |
248 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
249 |
Trailer Recommendations |
252 |
Towing a Trailer |
253 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
254 |
Tow/Haul Mode |
254 |
Weight of the Trailer |
255 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
258 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires |
258 |
Hitches |
259 |
Safety Chains |
259 |
Trailer Brakes |
260 |
Driving with a Trailer |
260 |
Following Distance |
261 |
Passing |
261 |
Backing Up |
261 |
Making Turns |
262 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
262 |
Driving On Grades |
262 |
Parking on Hills |
263 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
264 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
264 |
Trailer Wiring Harness |
265 |
Basic Trailer Wiring Package |
265 |
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped) |
266 |
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness |
267 |
Power Winches |
267 |
Step-Bumper Pad |
267 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
268 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
269 |
Other Warning Devices |
269 |
Jump Starting |
270 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
275 |
Engine Overheating |
275 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) |
275 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
276 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
277 |
Cooling System |
278 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank |
280 |
Engine Fan Noise |
284 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
284 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
285 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
286 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
291 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
297 |
If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
301 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
302 |
Using the Recovery Hooks |
302 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
304 |
Service |
305 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
305 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
306 |
Fuel |
306 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
308 |
Filling Your Tank |
308 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
311 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
311 |
Hood Release |
312 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
313 |
VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engines |
313 |
Noise Control System |
316 |
Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited |
316 |
Engine Oil |
317 |
Checking Engine Oil |
317 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
318 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
319 |
Engine Oil Additives |
320 |
When to Change Engine Oil |
320 |
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message |
321 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
321 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
321 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) |
323 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
324 |
When to Check and Change |
324 |
How to Check |
325 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
326 |
How to Add Fluid |
327 |
Rear Axle |
328 |
When to Check Lubricant |
328 |
How to Check Lubricant |
328 |
What to Use |
328 |
Four-Wheel Drive |
328 |
Transfer Case |
328 |
When to Check Lubricant |
328 |
How to Check Lubricant |
329 |
What to Use |
329 |
Front Axle |
329 |
When to Check Lubricant |
329 |
How to Check Lubricant |
329 |
What to Use |
330 |
Engine Coolant |
330 |
What to Use |
331 |
Checking Coolant |
332 |
Adding Coolant |
332 |
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap |
333 |
Power Steering Fluid |
333 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
334 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
334 |
What to Use |
334 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
335 |
What to Use |
335 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
335 |
Brakes |
336 |
Brake Fluid |
336 |
Checking Brake Fluid |
337 |
What to Add |
337 |
Brake Wear |
338 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
339 |
Brake Adjustment |
339 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
339 |
Battery |
340 |
Vehicle Storage |
340 |
Bulb Replacement |
340 |
Halogen Bulbs |
340 |
Headlamps |
341 |
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps |
342 |
Roof Marker Lamps |
343 |
Taillamps |
345 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
346 |
Tires |
347 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
348 |
When to Check |
348 |
How to Check |
348 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
349 |
When It s Time for New Tires |
350 |
Buying New Tires |
351 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
352 |
Treadwear |
352 |
Traction -- AA, A, B, C |
352 |
Temperature -- A, B, C |
353 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
353 |
Wheel Replacement |
353 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
354 |
Tire Chains |
355 |
Appearance Care |
356 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
356 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
356 |
Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric |
357 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
357 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
358 |
Cleaning Leather |
358 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
358 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
358 |
Care of Safety Belts |
358 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
359 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades |
359 |
Weatherstrips |
359 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
360 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
360 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
360 |
Finish Care |
360 |
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts |
361 |
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped) |
361 |
Cleaning Tires |
362 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
362 |
Finish Damage |
362 |
Underbody Maintenance |
363 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
363 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
364 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
365 |
Engine Identification |
365 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
365 |
Electrical System |
366 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
366 |
Windshield Wipers |
366 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
366 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
366 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
367 |
Center Instrument Panel Utility Block |
369 |
Underhood Electrical Center |
370 |
Replacement Bulbs* |
374 |
Capacities and Specifications |
375 |
Wheels and Tires |
375 |
Cooling System Capacity |
376 |
Crankcase Capacity |
377 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
377 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
377 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
379 |
Introduction |
380 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
380 |
Maintenance Requirements |
380 |
How This Section is Organized |
381 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
382 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
382 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
383 |
Footnotes |
383 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
384 |
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance |
384 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
385 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
395 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
395 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
395 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
395 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
395 |
At Least Once a Month |
395 |
Tire Inflation Check |
395 |
Cassette Deck Service |
395 |
At Least Twice a Year |
396 |
Restraint System Check |
396 |
Wiper Blade Check |
396 |
Spare Tire Check |
396 |
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check |
396 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
396 |
Automatic Transmission Check |
396 |
At Least Once a Year |
397 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
397 |
Body Lubrication Service |
397 |
Starter Switch Check |
397 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check |
398 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
398 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
399 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
399 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
400 |
Steering and Suspension Inspection |
400 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
400 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
400 |
Throttle System Inspection |
401 |
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection |
401 |
Brake System Inspection |
401 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
402 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
405 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
407 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
408 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
410 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
410 |
United States |
410 |
Canada |
411 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
411 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
411 |
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program |
412 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
413 |
Courtesy Transportation |
414 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
414 |
Transportation Options |
414 |
Shuttle Service |
414 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
414 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
415 |
Additional Program Information |
415 |
Warranty Information |
415 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
416 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
416 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS |
417 |