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10-46 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses 1 2 Usage Rear Seats Rear Accessory Power Outlet Fuses 3 4 5 6 Usage Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
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	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	16
Third Row Seats	16
Heated Seats	16
Heated and Ventilated Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	18
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	29
Cruise Control	29
Navigation System	30
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	30
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	30
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	31
Power Outlets	31
Universal Remote System	31
Sunroof	32
Performance and Maintenance	32
StabiliTrak® System	32
Tire Pressure Monitor	33
Engine Oil Life System	33
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	34
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	34
Roadside Assistance Program	34
OnStar®	35
Keys, Doors and Windows	39
Keys and Locks	40
Keys	40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	40
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	41
Remote Vehicle Start	43
Door Locks	45
Power Door Locks	46
Delayed Locking	46
Automatic Door Locks	46
Lockout Protection	46
Safety Locks	46
Doors	47
Liftgate (Power)	47
Liftgate (Manual)	50
Power Assist Steps	51
Vehicle Security	51
Anti-theft Alarm System	51
Immobilizer	53
Immobilizer Operation	53
Exterior Mirrors	55
Convex Mirrors	55
Manual Mirrors	55
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	55
Power Mirrors	55
Folding Mirrors	56
Heated Mirrors	57
Automatic Dimming Mirror	57
Park Tilt Mirrors	57
Interior Mirrors	58
Manual Rearview Mirror	58
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	58
Windows	58
Power Windows	59
Sun Visors	60
Roof	60
Sunroof	60
Seats and Restraints	63
Head Restraints	64
Front Seats	65
Seat Adjustment	65
Center Seat	66
Power Seat Adjustment	66
Lumbar Adjustment	68
Reclining Seatbacks	69
Heated Front Seats	71
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats	72
Rear Seats	73
Heated Rear Seats	73
Second Row Seats	74
Third Row Seats	78
Safety Belts	82
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	85
Lap-Shoulder Belt	91
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	97
Lap Belt	97
Safety Belt Extender	98
Safety System Check	98
Safety Belt Care	98
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	99
Airbag System	99
Where Are the Airbags?	101
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	103
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	105
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	105
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	106
Passenger Sensing System	107
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	112
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	113
Airbag System Check	114
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	114
Child Restraints	115
Older Children	115
Infants and Young Children	117
Child Restraint Systems	120
Where to Put the Restraint	122
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	123
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	131
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	131
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	134
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	134
Storage	139
Storage Compartments	139
Glove Box	139
Cupholders	139
Armrest Storage	139
Rear Storage	140
Center Console Storage	140
Additional Storage Features	140
Cargo Cover	140
Roof Rack System	141
Instruments and Controls	143
Controls	144
Steering Wheel Adjustment	144
Steering Wheel Controls	145
Horn	147
Windshield Wiper/Washer	147
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	148
Compass	148
Clock	150
Power Outlets	151
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	153
Instrument Cluster	154
Speedometer	155
Odometer	155
Trip Odometer	155
Tachometer	155
Fuel Gauge	155
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	156
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	158
Voltmeter Gauge	158
Safety Belt Reminders	159
Airbag Readiness Light	160
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	161
Charging System Light	162
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	163
Brake System Warning Light	165
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	166
Tow/Haul Mode Light	167
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light	167
Tire Pressure Light	167
Engine Oil Pressure Light	168
Low Fuel Warning Light	169
Security Light	169
High-Beam On Light	169
Front Fog Lamp Light	169
Cruise Control Light	170
Information Displays	170
Driver Information Center (DIC)	170
Vehicle Messages	179
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	179
Brake System Messages	180
Door Ajar Messages	181
Engine Cooling System Messages	182
Engine Oil Messages	183
Engine Power Messages	183
Fuel System Messages	184
Key and Lock Messages	184
Lamp Messages	184
Object Detection System Messages	184
Ride Control System Messages	185
Airbag System Messages	187
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	187
Tire Messages	187
Transmission Messages	188
Vehicle Reminder Messages	189
Washer Fluid Messages	190
Vehicle Personalization	190
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	190
Universal Remote System	198
Universal Remote System Programming	198
Universal Remote System Operation	203
Lighting	205
Exterior Lighting	205
Exterior Lamp Controls	205
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	206
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	206
Flash-to-Pass	207
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	207
Automatic Headlamp System	208
Hazard Warning Flashers	209
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	209
Fog Lamps	210
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	211
Interior Lighting	211
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	211
Dome Lamps	212
Reading Lamps	212
Lighting Features	213
Entry Lighting	213
Exit Lighting	213
Battery Load Management	213
Battery Power Protection	214
Infotainment System	215
Introduction	215
Infotainment	215
Theft-Deterrent Feature	216
Operation	217
Radio	222
AM-FM Radio	222
Satellite Radio	223
Radio Reception	227
Rear Side Window Antenna	228
Satellite Radio Antenna	228
Audio Players	229
CD Player	229
CD/DVD Player	234
Auxiliary Devices	245
Rear Seat Infotainment	249
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	249
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	260
Phone	262
Bluetooth	262
Climate Controls	271
Climate Control Systems	271
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	274
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	280
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	281
Air Vents	283
Driving and Operating	285
Driving Information	286
Defensive Driving	286
Drunk Driving	287
Control of a Vehicle	287
Braking	288
Steering	288
Off-Road Recovery	290
Loss of Control	290
Off-Road Driving	291
Driving on Wet Roads	302
Highway Hypnosis	302
Hill and Mountain Roads	303
Winter Driving	304
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	306
Vehicle Load Limits	307
Starting and Operating	313
New Vehicle Break-In	313
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	313
Ignition Positions	314
Starting the Engine	315
Engine Heater	317
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	318
Shifting Into Park	318
Shifting out of Park	320
Parking over Things That Burn	320
Active Fuel Management®	321
Engine Exhaust	321
Running the Vehicle While Parked	322
Automatic Transmission	323
Manual Mode	326
Tow/Haul Mode	327
Drive Systems	329
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	329
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	334
Brakes	336
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	336
Parking Brake	337
Brake Assist	337
Ride Control Systems	338
StabiliTrak® System	338
Locking Rear Axle	340
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	340
Automatic Level Control	341
Cruise Control	341
Object Detection Systems	344
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	344
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	346
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	349
Fuel	354
Recommended Fuel	354
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	355
California Fuel Requirements	355
Fuels in Foreign Countries	355
Fuel Additives	355
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	356
Filling the Tank	358
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	360
Towing	360
General Towing Information	360
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	361
Trailer Towing	366
Towing Equipment	370
Conversions and Add-Ons	380
Add-On Electrical Equipment	380
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	380
Vehicle Care	385
General Information	386
California Proposition 65 Warning	387
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	387
Accessories and Modifications	387
Vehicle Checks	388
Doing Your Own Service Work	388
Hood	389
Engine Compartment Overview	390
Engine Oil	391
Engine Oil Life System	395
Automatic Transmission Fluid	396
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	399
Cooling System	401
Engine Coolant	401
Engine Overheating	405
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	408
Engine Fan	408
Power Steering Fluid	409
Washer Fluid	409
Brakes	410
Brake Fluid	411
Battery	413
Four-Wheel Drive	414
Front Axle	414
Rear Axle	415
Starter Switch Check	417
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	417
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	417
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	418
Wiper Blade Replacement	418
Glass Replacement	419
Headlamp Aiming	420
Bulb Replacement	422
Halogen Bulbs	422
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	422
License Plate Lamp	423
Replacement Bulbs	423
Electrical System	424
Electrical System Overload	424
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	425
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	425
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	430
Wheels and Tires	432
Tires	432
Tire Sidewall Labeling	434
Tire Designations	436
Tire Terminology and Definitions	438
Tire Pressure	441
Tire Pressure Monitor System	442
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	443
Tire Inspection	447
Tire Rotation	447
When It Is Time for New Tires	449
Buying New Tires	450
Different Size Tires and Wheels	451
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	452
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	453
Wheel Replacement	453
Tire Chains	454
If a Tire Goes Flat	455
Tire Changing	457
Secondary Latch System	468
Full-Size Spare Tire	471
Jump Starting	472
Towing	477
Towing the Vehicle	477
Recreational Vehicle Towing	477
Appearance Care	482
Exterior Care	482
Interior Care	486
Floor Mats	489
Service and Maintenance	491
General Information	491
Scheduled Maintenance	492
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	497
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	497
Maintenance Replacement Parts	499
Maintenance Records	500
Technical Data	503
Vehicle Identification	503
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	503
Service Parts Identification Label	503
Vehicle Data	504
Capacities and Specifications	504
Engine Drive Belt Routing	506
Customer Information	507
Customer Information	507
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	507
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	509
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	511
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	511
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	512
Online Owner Center	512
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	513
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	513
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	516
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	516
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	516
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	518
Service Publications Ordering Information	521
Reporting Safety Defects	522
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	522
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	522
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	523
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	523
Event Data Recorders	523
OnStar®	524
Navigation System	524
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	525
Radio Frequency Statement	525
Index	527
Index_A	527
Index_B	528
Index_C	528
Index_D	529
Index_E	530
Index_F	530
Index_G	531
Index_H	531
Index_I	532
Index_J	532
Index_K	532
Index_L	532
Index_M	533
Index_N	533
Index_O	534
Index_P	534
Index_R	535
Index_S	536
Index_T	537
Index_U	538
Index_V	538