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Instruments and Controls If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. Trailer Gain and Output On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. Press the vehicle information button until TRAILER GAIN and OUTPUT display. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer gain setting. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected. To adjust this setting, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑79 for more information. OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected. Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes may appear in the OUTPUT display. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑79 for more information. Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ENGINE HOURS displays. This display shows the total number of hours the engine has run. Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See Compass on page 5‑6 Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See Compass on page 5‑6 Blank Display This display shows no information. 5-33 Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) Use the trip odometer reset stem to view the odometer and trip odometer. The Language selection and Engine Hours display can also be accessed with the trip odometer reset stem. Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. This display shows the distance the vehicle has been driven in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). Trip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed.

Section	Page
2012 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	12
Windows	13
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	16
Second Row Seats	17
Third Row Seats	17
Heated and Ventilated Seats	17
Head Restraint Adjustment	18
Safety Belts	18
Passenger Sensing System	18
Mirror Adjustment	19
Steering Wheel Adjustment	21
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment	21
Interior Lighting	22
Exterior Lighting	23
Windshield Wiper/Washer	23
Climate Controls	24
Transmission	25
Four-Wheel Drive	26
Vehicle Features	27
Radio(s)	27
Satellite Radio	29
Portable Audio Devices	29
Bluetooth®	29
Steering Wheel Controls	30
Cruise Control	30
Navigation System	31
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	31
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	31
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	32
Power Outlets	32
Universal Remote System	32
Sunroof	33
Performance and Maintenance	34
StabiliTrak® System	34
Tire Pressure Monitor	34
Engine Oil Life System	35
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	35
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	35
Roadside Assistance Program	36
OnStar®	36
Keys, Doors, and Windows	37
Keys and Locks	38
Keys	38
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	39
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	39
Remote Vehicle Start	42
Door Locks	44
Power Door Locks	45
Delayed Locking	45
Automatic Door Locks	45
Lockout Protection	45
Safety Locks	46
Doors	46
Liftgate	46
Power Assist Steps	50
Vehicle Security	51
Anti-theft Alarm System	51
Immobilizer	53
Immobilizer Operation	53
Exterior Mirrors	54
Convex Mirrors	54
Manual Mirrors	55
Trailer-Tow Mirrors	55
Power Mirrors	55
Folding Mirrors	57
Heated Mirrors	57
Automatic Dimming Mirror	57
Park Tilt Mirrors	58
Interior Mirrors	58
Manual Rearview Mirror	58
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	58
Windows	59
Power Windows	60
Sun Visors	61
Roof	61
Sunroof	61
Seats and Restraints	63
Head Restraints	64
Front Seats	65
Seat Adjustment	65
Center Seat	66
Power Seat Adjustment	66
Lumbar Adjustment	67
Reclining Seatbacks	68
Memory Seats	70
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	83
Lap-Shoulder Belt	84
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	90
Lap Belt	90
Safety Belt Extender	91
Safety System Check	91
Safety Belt Care	91
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	92
Airbag System	92
Where Are the Airbags?	94
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	97
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	98
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	99
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	99
Passenger Sensing System	101
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	106
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	106
Airbag System Check	108
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	108
Child Restraints	109
Older Children	109
Infants and Young Children	111
Child Restraint Systems	113
Where to Put the Restraint	115
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	117
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	124
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)	125
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position)	128
Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position)	128
Storage	133
Storage Compartments	133
Glove Box	133
Cupholders	133
Armrest Storage	133
Rear Storage	134
Center Console Storage	134
Additional Storage Features	134
Cargo Cover	134
Roof Rack System	135
Instruments and Controls	137
Controls	138
Steering Wheel Adjustment	138
Steering Wheel Controls	139
Horn	141
Windshield Wiper/Washer	141
Rear Window Wiper/Washer	142
Compass	142
Clock	144
Power Outlets	145
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	147
Instrument Cluster	148
Speedometer	149
Odometer	149
Trip Odometer	149
Tachometer	149
Fuel Gauge	149
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	150
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	151
Voltmeter Gauge	152
Safety Belt Reminders	153
Airbag Readiness Light	154
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	154
Charging System Light	156
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	156
Brake System Warning Light	159
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	159
Tow/Haul Mode Light	160
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	160
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	161
Tire Pressure Light	161
Engine Oil Pressure Light	162
Low Fuel Warning Light	162
Security Light	162
High-Beam On Light	163
Front Fog Lamp Light	163
Cruise Control Light	163
Information Displays	164
Driver Information Center (DIC)	164
Vehicle Messages	173
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	173
Brake System Messages	173
Door Ajar Messages	174
Engine Cooling System Messages	175
Engine Oil Messages	176
Engine Power Messages	176
Fuel System Messages	177
Key and Lock Messages	177
Lamp Messages	177
Object Detection System Messages	177
Ride Control System Messages	179
Airbag System Messages	180
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	180
Tire Messages	180
Transmission Messages	181
Vehicle Reminder Messages	182
Washer Fluid Messages	183
Vehicle Personalization	183
Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons)	183
Universal Remote System	192
Universal Remote System Programming	192
Universal Remote System Operation	197
Lighting	199
Exterior Lighting	199
Exterior Lamp Controls	199
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	200
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	200
Flash-to-Pass	201
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	201
Automatic Headlamp System	202
Hazard Warning Flashers	203
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	203
Fog Lamps	204
Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp	205
Interior Lighting	205
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	205
Dome Lamps	206
Reading Lamps	206
Lighting Features	207
Entry Lighting	207
Exit Lighting	207
Battery Load Management	207
Battery Power Protection	208
Infotainment System	209
Introduction	209
Infotainment	209
Theft-Deterrent Feature	210
Operation	211
Radio	216
AM-FM Radio	216
Satellite Radio	217
Radio Reception	221
Rear Side Window Antenna	222
Satellite Radio Antenna	222
Audio Players	222
CD Player	222
CD/DVD Player	228
Auxiliary Devices	239
Rear Seat Infotainment	243
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System	243
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System	254
Phone	256
Bluetooth	256
Trademarks and License Agreements	263
Climate Controls	265
Climate Control Systems	265
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	268
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only)	274
Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear Seat Audio)	275
Air Vents	277
Driving and Operating	279
Driving Information	280
Distracted Driving	280
Defensive Driving	281
Drunk Driving	281
Control of a Vehicle	281
Braking	282
Steering	282
Off-Road Recovery	283
Loss of Control	283
Off-Road Driving	284
Driving on Wet Roads	289
Highway Hypnosis	290
Hill and Mountain Roads	290
Winter Driving	291
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	293
Vehicle Load Limits	294
Starting and Operating	300
New Vehicle Break-In	300
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	300
Ignition Positions	301
Starting the Engine	303
Engine Heater	304
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	305
Shifting Into Park	305
Shifting out of Park	307
Parking over Things That Burn	307
Active Fuel Management®	308
Engine Exhaust	308
Running the Vehicle While Parked	309
Automatic Transmission	310
Manual Mode	313
Tow/Haul Mode	314
Drive Systems	315
Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	315
Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case)	320
Brakes	322
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	322
Parking Brake	324
Brake Assist	324
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	325
Ride Control Systems	325
StabiliTrak® System	325
Locking Rear Axle	329
Continuous Damping Control (CDC)	329
Automatic Level Control	329
Cruise Control	330
Object Detection Systems	332
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	332
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	334
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	337
Fuel	341
Recommended Fuel	341
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	342
California Fuel Requirements	342
Fuels in Foreign Countries	342
Fuel Additives	343
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	344
Filling the Tank	345
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	347
Towing	347
General Towing Information	347
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	348
Trailer Towing	352
Towing Equipment	357
Trailer Sway Control (TSC)	368
Conversions and Add-Ons	368
Add-On Electrical Equipment	368
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment	368
Vehicle Care	373
General Information	374
California Proposition 65 Warning	375
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	375
Accessories and Modifications	375
Vehicle Checks	376
Doing Your Own Service Work	376
Hood	377
Engine Compartment Overview	378
Engine Oil	379
Engine Oil Life System	382
Automatic Transmission Fluid	383
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	386
Cooling System	388
Engine Coolant	389
Engine Overheating	393
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	395
Engine Fan	395
Power Steering Fluid	396
Washer Fluid	397
Brakes	398
Brake Fluid	399
Battery	400
Four-Wheel Drive	401
Front Axle	402
Rear Axle	403
Starter Switch Check	404
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	404
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	405
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	405
Wiper Blade Replacement	406
Glass Replacement	407
Headlamp Aiming	407
Bulb Replacement	409
Halogen Bulbs	409
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	410
License Plate Lamp	411
Replacement Bulbs	411
Electrical System	412
Electrical System Overload	412
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	413
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	413
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	417
Wheels and Tires	421
Tires	421
Tire Sidewall Labeling	422
Tire Designations	425
Tire Terminology and Definitions	426
Tire Pressure	429
Tire Pressure Monitor System	431
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	432
Tire Inspection	435
Tire Rotation	436
When It Is Time for New Tires	437
Buying New Tires	438
Different Size Tires and Wheels	440
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	441
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	442
Wheel Replacement	443
Tire Chains	444
If a Tire Goes Flat	445
Tire Changing	447
Secondary Latch System	457
Full-Size Spare Tire	460
Jump Starting	461
Towing	465
Towing the Vehicle	465
Recreational Vehicle Towing	465
Appearance Care	471
Exterior Care	471
Interior Care	474
Floor Mats	477
Service and Maintenance	479
General Information	479
Maintenance Schedule	481
Special Application Services	486
Additional Maintenance and Care	487
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	490
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	490
Maintenance Replacement Parts	492
Maintenance Records	493
Technical Data	497
Vehicle Identification	497
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	497
Service Parts Identification Label	497
Vehicle Data	498
Capacities and Specifications	498
Engine Drive Belt Routing	500
Customer Information	501
Customer Information	501
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	501
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	503
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	505
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	506
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	506
Online Owner Center	507
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	508
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	508
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	510
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	513
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	514
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	515
Service Publications Ordering Information	518
Reporting Safety Defects	519
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	519
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	519
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	520
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	520
Event Data Recorders	520
OnStar®	521
Navigation System	521
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	522
Radio Frequency Statement	522
OnStar	523
OnStar Overview	523
OnStar Services	524
Emergency	524
Security	524
Navigation	524
Connections	526
Diagnostics	527
OnStar Additional Information	527
Index	531
Index_A	531
Index_B	532
Index_C	532
Index_D	533
Index_E	534
Index_F	535
Index_G	536
Index_H	536
Index_I	536
Index_J	537
Index_K	537
Index_L	537
Index_M	538
Index_N	538
Index_O	539
Index_P	539
Index_R	540
Index_S	541
Index_T	542
Index_U	543
Index_V	543

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5-33

If the tire pressure display shows

dashes instead of a value, there

may be a problem with your vehicle.

If this consistently occurs, see your

dealer for service.

Trailer Gain and Output

On vehicles with the Integrated

Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,

the trailer brake display appears in

the DIC. Press the vehicle

information button until TRAILER

GAIN and OUTPUT display.

TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer

gain setting. This setting can be

adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either

a trailer connected or disconnected.

To adjust this setting, see

“

Integrated Trailer Brake Control

System

”

under

Towing Equipment

on page 9

‑

for more information.

OUTPUT shows the power output to

the trailer anytime a trailer with

electric brakes is connected. Output

is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes

may appear in the OUTPUT display.

See

“

Integrated Trailer Brake

Control System

”

under

Towing

Equipment on page 9

‑

for more

information.

Engine Hours

Press the vehicle information button

until ENGINE HOURS displays. This

display shows the total number of

hours the engine has run.

Compass Zone Setting

This display allows for setting the

compass zone. See

Compass on

page 5

‑

Compass Recalibration

This display allows for calibrating

the compass. See

Compass on

page 5

‑

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

Trip Odometer Reset Stem

Menu Items (With DIC Buttons)

Use the trip odometer reset stem to

view the odometer and trip

odometer. The Language selection

and Engine Hours display can also

be accessed with the trip odometer

reset stem.

Odometer

Press the trip odometer reset stem

until ODOMETER displays. This

display shows the distance the

vehicle has been driven in either

kilometers (km) or miles (mi).

Trip Odometer

Press the trip odometer reset stem

until TRIP displays. This display

shows the current distance traveled

in either kilometers (km) or

miles (mi) since the last reset for the

trip odometer.

The trip odometer can be reset to

zero by pressing and holding the trip

odometer reset stem while the trip

odometer is displayed.