Section |
Page |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner's Manual |
1 |
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001 |
2 |
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual |
3 |
How to Use this Manual |
4 |
Safety Warnings and Symbols |
4 |
Vehicle Damage Warnings |
5 |
Vehicle Symbols |
5 |
Model Reference |
7 |
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems |
8 |
Seats and Seat Controls |
9 |
Manual Front Seat |
9 |
Manual Cushion Tilt (If Equipped) |
10 |
Manual Lumbar Control (If Equipped) |
10 |
Power Seat(s) (If Equipped) |
11 |
Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped) |
12 |
Memory Seat (If Equipped) |
12 |
Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) |
13 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
13 |
Head Restraints |
15 |
Rear Seats |
15 |
|
60 |
Children |
61 |
Infants and Young Children |
61 |
Restraint Systems for Children |
65 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
68 |
Top Strap |
69 |
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) (If Equipped) |
73 |
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System |
75 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position |
75 |
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position |
78 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position |
80 |
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position |
80 |
Older Children |
83 |
Safety Belt Extender |
86 |
Checking Your Restraint Systems |
86 |
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash |
86 |
Section 2 Features and Controls |
87 |
Windows |
88 |
Manual Windows |
89 |
Power Windows (If Equipped) |
89 |
Express-Down Window |
89 |
Lock-Out Switch |
89 |
Keys |
90 |
Door Locks |
92 |
Power Door Locks |
93 |
Programmable Automatic Door Locks (If Equipped) |
94 |
Lockout Prevention |
96 |
Child Security Locks (If Equipped) |
96 |
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped) |
97 |
Operation |
98 |
Remote Panic Alarm |
98 |
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle |
98 |
Battery Replacement |
98 |
Resynchronization |
99 |
Liftgate |
100 |
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate |
100 |
Panel Doors |
101 |
Theft |
101 |
Key in the Ignition |
101 |
Parking at Night |
102 |
Parking Lots |
102 |
Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped) |
102 |
Testing the Alarm |
103 |
Passlock |
104 |
New Vehicle "Break-In" |
104 |
Ignition Positions |
105 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped) |
106 |
Starting Your Engine |
106 |
Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) |
107 |
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater |
108 |
Automatic Transmission Operation |
108 |
Tow/Haul Mode Selector Button |
112 |
Parking Brake |
112 |
Shifting Into PARK (P) |
113 |
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running |
115 |
Torque Lock |
115 |
Shifting Out of PARK (P) |
116 |
Parking Over Things That Burn |
116 |
Engine Exhaust |
117 |
Running Your Engine While You're Parked |
117 |
Level Control (If Equipped) |
118 |
Self-Adjusting |
118 |
Automatic Level Control |
119 |
Autoride_ (If Equipped) |
119 |
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped) |
119 |
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) |
120 |
Front Axle Locking Feature |
120 |
Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped) |
120 |
Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD |
122 |
Shifting into 2HI |
122 |
Shifting into 4LO |
122 |
Shifting Out of 4LO |
123 |
Shifting into NEUTRAL |
123 |
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL |
124 |
Horn |
124 |
Tilt Wheel |
124 |
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever |
125 |
Turn and Lane Change Signals |
125 |
Turn Signal On Chime |
126 |
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer |
126 |
Flash-To-Pass Feature |
126 |
Windshield Wipers |
126 |
Windshield Washer |
127 |
Rear Window Washer/Wiper |
127 |
Cruise Control (If Equipped) |
128 |
Setting Cruise Control |
129 |
Resuming a Set Speed |
129 |
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
130 |
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control |
130 |
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control |
130 |
Using Cruise Control on Hills |
130 |
Ending Cruise Control |
130 |
Erasing Speed Memory |
130 |
Exterior Lamps |
131 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
132 |
Lamps On Reminder |
132 |
Daytime Running Lamps |
133 |
Fog Lamps (If Equipped) |
134 |
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped) |
134 |
Interior Lamps |
135 |
Instrument Panel Brightness Control |
135 |
Exit Lighting |
135 |
Illuminated Entry |
135 |
Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped) |
135 |
Dome Lamps |
136 |
Battery Run-Down Protection |
136 |
Mirrors |
137 |
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror |
137 |
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped) |
137 |
Temperature Display |
138 |
Electrochromic Mirror Operation |
138 |
Compass Operation |
138 |
Compass Calibration |
139 |
Compass Variance |
139 |
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors |
140 |
Camper-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped) |
141 |
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) |
141 |
Convex Outside Mirror |
142 |
Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped) |
142 |
Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped) |
142 |
Storage Compartments |
142 |
Glove Box |
142 |
Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped) |
143 |
Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped) |
143 |
Cupholders |
144 |
Rear Storage Compartment |
144 |
Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped) |
144 |
Cargo Tie Downs |
145 |
Convenience Net (If Equipped) |
145 |
Luggage Carrier (If Equipped) |
146 |
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter |
147 |
Front Ashtray |
147 |
Sun Visors |
147 |
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped) |
148 |
Accessory Power Outlets |
148 |
OnStar System (If Equipped) |
149 |
OnStar Services |
150 |
OnStar System Limitations |
151 |
Sunroof (If Equipped) |
152 |
HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped) |
153 |
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter |
153 |
Training a Garage Door Opener with a "Rolling Code" Feature (If Equipped) |
154 |
Canadian Programming |
155 |
Operating the HomeLink Transmitter |
155 |
Erasing Channels |
155 |
Resetting Defaults |
155 |
Accessories |
155 |
The Instrument Panel - Your Information System |
156 |
Instrument Panel Cluster |
158 |
Speedometer and Odometer |
159 |
Trip Odometer |
159 |
Engine Hour Meter Display |
159 |
Tachometer |
159 |
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators |
159 |
Safety Belt Reminder Light |
160 |
Air Bag Readiness Light |
160 |
Voltmeter |
161 |
Brake System Warning Light |
162 |
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light |
163 |
Low Traction Light (If Equipped) |
164 |
Traction Off Light (If Equipped) |
164 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage |
166 |
Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped) |
166 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada) |
168 |
If the Light Is Flashing |
170 |
If the Light Is On Steady |
170 |
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs |
171 |
Oil Pressure Gage |
172 |
Cruise Light (If Equipped) |
173 |
Tow/Haul Light |
173 |
Fuel Gage |
173 |
Message Center |
174 |
Battery |
174 |
Trans Fluid Hot |
175 |
Trans Hot...Idle Engine |
176 |
Low Coolant |
177 |
Check Coolant Temp |
177 |
Engine Overheated |
177 |
Reduced Engine Power |
177 |
Check Eng Oil Pressure |
178 |
Check Eng Oil Level |
178 |
Change Engine Oil |
179 |
Security |
179 |
Service 4WD (If Equipped) |
179 |
Low Washer Fluid |
179 |
Service Ride Control |
180 |
Cargo Door Ajar |
180 |
Low Fuel |
180 |
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems |
181 |
Comfort Controls |
182 |
Standard Comfort Controls |
182 |
Fan Knob |
182 |
Temperature Knob |
182 |
Mode Knob |
182 |
Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped) |
183 |
Fan Knob |
183 |
Temperature Knob |
183 |
Mode Knob |
183 |
Mode Buttons |
184 |
Fan Control |
185 |
Temperature Knob |
186 |
Mode Knob -- Manual Operation |
186 |
Mode Buttons |
187 |
Mode Knob -- Automatic Operation |
187 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped) |
189 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (With Sunroof) |
189 |
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped) |
190 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped) |
191 |
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped) |
192 |
Air Conditioning |
193 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) |
193 |
Heating |
194 |
Defogging and Defrosting |
194 |
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) |
194 |
Ventilation System |
195 |
Ventilation Tips |
196 |
Audio Systems |
197 |
Setting the Clock for Systems with the Set Button |
197 |
Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons |
197 |
AM-FM Stereo |
197 |
Playing the Radio |
197 |
Finding a Station |
197 |
Setting Preset Stations |
198 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
198 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
198 |
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped) |
199 |
Playing the Radio |
199 |
Finding a Station |
199 |
Setting Preset Stations |
200 |
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) |
201 |
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) |
201 |
Playing a Compact Disc |
201 |
Compact Disc Messages |
203 |
Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped) |
203 |
Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped) |
205 |
Primary Radio Controls |
206 |
Remote Cassette Tape Player Controls |
207 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped) |
207 |
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature |
207 |
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss |
208 |
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature |
208 |
Understanding Radio Reception |
209 |
AM |
209 |
FM Stereo |
209 |
Tips About Your Audio System |
209 |
Care of Your Compact Discs |
210 |
Care of Your Compact Disc Player |
210 |
Cleaning Your Remote Cassette tape Player |
210 |
Fixed Mast Antenna |
211 |
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road |
212 |
Defensive Driving |
213 |
Drunken Driving |
214 |
Control of a Vehicle |
217 |
Braking |
217 |
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) |
218 |
Using Anti-Lock |
220 |
Braking in Emergencies |
220 |
Traction Assist System (TAS) (Option) |
220 |
Steering |
223 |
Power Steering |
223 |
Speed-Sensitive Steering (If Equipped) |
223 |
Steering Tips |
223 |
Driving on Curves |
223 |
Steering in Emergencies |
224 |
Off-Road Recovery |
225 |
Passing |
226 |
Loss of Control |
227 |
Skidding |
227 |
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle |
229 |
Before You Go Off-Roading |
232 |
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving |
232 |
Environmental Concerns |
233 |
Traveling to Remote Areas |
233 |
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving |
234 |
Scanning the Terrain |
235 |
Driving on Off-Road Hills |
236 |
Approaching a Hill |
236 |
Driving Uphill |
237 |
Driving Downhill |
240 |
Driving Across an Incline |
242 |
Stalling on an Incline |
243 |
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice |
244 |
Driving in Water |
245 |
After Off-Road Driving |
246 |
Driving at Night |
246 |
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads |
248 |
Hydroplaning |
249 |
Driving Through Deep Standing Water |
250 |
Driving Through Flowing Water |
250 |
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips |
250 |
City Driving |
251 |
Freeway Driving |
252 |
Before Leaving on a Long Trip |
253 |
Highway Hypnosis |
254 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
254 |
Winter Driving |
256 |
Driving on Snow or Ice |
257 |
If You're Caught in a Blizzard |
258 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
260 |
Dinghy Towing |
261 |
Dolly Towing (Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles) |
263 |
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles |
263 |
Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles |
263 |
Loading Your Vehicle |
264 |
Trailer Recommendations |
266 |
Towing a Trailer |
266 |
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer |
267 |
Tow/Haul Mode |
268 |
Weight of the Trailer |
269 |
Weight of the Trailer Tongue |
273 |
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires |
274 |
Hitches |
274 |
Safety Chains |
274 |
Trailer Brakes |
275 |
Driving with a Trailer |
275 |
Following Distance |
276 |
Passing |
276 |
Backing Up |
276 |
Making Turns |
277 |
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer |
277 |
Driving On Grades |
277 |
Parking on Hills |
278 |
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill |
279 |
Maintenance When Trailer Towing |
280 |
Trailer Wiring Harness |
280 |
Basic Trailer Wiring Package |
280 |
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped) |
281 |
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness |
282 |
Four Wire Trailer Harness Adapter |
283 |
Power Winches |
283 |
Step-Bumper Pad |
283 |
Section 5 Problems on the Road |
284 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
285 |
Other Warning Devices |
285 |
Jump Starting |
286 |
Towing Your Vehicle |
292 |
Engine Overheating |
292 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) |
292 |
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
293 |
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine |
294 |
Cooling System |
295 |
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank |
297 |
Engine Fan Noise |
301 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
301 |
Changing a Flat Tire |
302 |
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools |
303 |
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire |
308 |
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools |
314 |
Spare Tire |
319 |
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow |
319 |
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out |
320 |
Using the Recovery Hooks |
320 |
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care |
322 |
Service |
323 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
323 |
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle |
324 |
Fuel (Gasoline) |
324 |
Gasoline Octane |
324 |
Gasoline Specifications |
325 |
California Fuel |
325 |
Additives |
326 |
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol) |
326 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
328 |
Filling Your Tank |
328 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
330 |
Checking Things Under the Hood |
331 |
Hood Release |
331 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
333 |
Engine Oil |
336 |
Checking Engine Oil |
336 |
When to Add Engine Oil |
337 |
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use |
339 |
Engine Oil Additives |
340 |
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) |
340 |
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message |
341 |
What to Do with Used Oil |
341 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
342 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped) |
344 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
345 |
When to Check and Change |
345 |
How to Check |
345 |
Checking the Fluid Level |
346 |
How to Add Fluid |
348 |
Rear Axle |
348 |
When to Check Lubricant |
348 |
How to Check Lubricant |
349 |
What to Use |
349 |
Four-Wheel Drive |
349 |
Transfer Case |
349 |
When to Check Lubricant |
349 |
How to Check Lubricant |
350 |
What to Use |
350 |
Front Axle |
350 |
When to Check Lubricant |
350 |
How to Check Lubricant |
351 |
What to Use |
351 |
Engine Coolant |
352 |
What to Use |
353 |
Checking Coolant |
354 |
Adding Coolant |
354 |
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap |
355 |
Power Steering Fluid |
356 |
When to Check Power Steering Fluid |
357 |
How to Check Power Steering Fluid |
357 |
What to Use |
357 |
Windshield Washer Fluid |
357 |
What to Use |
357 |
Adding Washer Fluid |
357 |
Brakes |
358 |
Brake Fluid |
358 |
Checking Brake Fluid |
359 |
What to Add |
360 |
Brake Wear |
361 |
Brake Pedal Travel |
361 |
Brake Adjustment |
361 |
Replacing Brake System Parts |
362 |
Battery |
362 |
Vehicle Storage |
363 |
Bulb Replacement |
363 |
Halogen Bulbs |
363 |
Headlamps |
364 |
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps |
365 |
Taillamps |
366 |
Roof Marker Lamps |
367 |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
369 |
Tires |
370 |
Inflation -- Tire Pressure |
371 |
When to Check |
371 |
How to Check |
371 |
Tire Inspection and Rotation |
372 |
When It's Time for New Tires |
373 |
Buying New Tires |
373 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
375 |
Treadwear |
375 |
Traction -- AA, A, B, C |
375 |
Temperature -- A, B, C |
376 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
376 |
Wheel Replacement |
377 |
Used Replacement Wheels |
378 |
Tire Chains |
379 |
Appearance Care |
380 |
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle |
381 |
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet |
381 |
Using Cleaner on Fabric |
381 |
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems |
382 |
Cleaning Vinyl |
382 |
Cleaning Leather |
382 |
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel |
383 |
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components |
383 |
Care of Safety Belts |
383 |
Cleaning Glass Surfaces |
383 |
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades |
384 |
Weatherstrips |
384 |
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle |
384 |
Washing Your Vehicle |
384 |
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses |
385 |
Finish Care |
385 |
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts |
386 |
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels (If Equipped) |
386 |
Cleaning Tires |
386 |
Sheet Metal Damage |
387 |
Finish Damage |
387 |
Underbody Maintenance |
387 |
Chemical Paint Spotting |
387 |
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials |
388 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
389 |
Engine Identification |
389 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
389 |
Electrical System |
390 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
390 |
Windshield Wipers |
390 |
Power Windows and Other Power Options |
390 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
390 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
391 |
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
393 |
Underhood Fuse Block |
394 |
Replacement Bulbs |
398 |
Capacities and Specifications |
399 |
Wheels and Tires |
399 |
Cooling System Capacity |
400 |
Engine Oil with Filter Capacity |
401 |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
401 |
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity |
401 |
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts |
402 |
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule |
404 |
Introduction |
405 |
Your Vehicle and the Environment |
405 |
Maintenance Requirements |
405 |
How This Section is Organized |
406 |
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services |
407 |
Using Your Maintenance Schedule |
407 |
Scheduled Maintenance |
408 |
Footnotes |
408 |
Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance |
409 |
Part B: Owner Checks and Services |
420 |
At Each Fuel Fill |
420 |
Engine Oil Level Check |
420 |
Engine Coolant Level Check |
420 |
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check |
420 |
At Least Once a Month |
420 |
Tire Inflation Check |
420 |
Cassette Deck Service |
420 |
At Least Twice a Year |
421 |
Restraint System Check |
421 |
Wiper Blade Check |
421 |
Spare Tire Check |
421 |
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check |
421 |
Weatherstrip Lubrication |
422 |
Automatic Transmission Check |
422 |
At Least Once a Year |
422 |
Key Lock Cylinders Service |
422 |
Body Lubrication Service |
422 |
Starter Switch Check |
423 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check |
423 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
424 |
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check |
424 |
Underbody Flushing Service |
424 |
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections |
425 |
Steering and Suspension Inspection |
425 |
Exhaust System Inspection |
425 |
Fuel System Inspection |
426 |
Engine Cooling System Inspection |
426 |
Throttle System Inspection |
426 |
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Inspection |
426 |
Brake System Inspection |
426 |
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
427 |
Part E: Maintenance Record |
430 |
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information |
432 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
433 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
435 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
435 |
United States |
435 |
Canada |
436 |
All Overseas Locations |
436 |
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands) |
436 |
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities |
436 |
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program |
437 |
Canadian Roadside Assistance |
439 |
Courtesy Transportation |
439 |
Plan Ahead When Possible |
439 |
Transportation Options |
440 |
Shuttle Service |
440 |
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement |
440 |
Courtesy Rental Vehicle |
440 |
Additional Program Information |
440 |
Warranty Information |
441 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT |
441 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT |
442 |
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS |
442 |
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION |
443 |
Service Manuals |
443 |
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual |
443 |
Service Bulletins |
443 |
Owner's Information |
443 |