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The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. See "Front Axle Reserve Capacity" later in this section. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your 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 your vehicle. 4-47

Section	Page
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe/Surburban Owner's Manual	1
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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