Chevrolet 1999 Tahoe User Manual

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The 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
-10.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

Chevrolet 1999 Tahoe Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1999 Tahoe
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Seat Controls

Explains seat adjustment, folding, and head restraints.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

Details proper safety belt usage and explains the air bag system.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

Provides instructions for adults on wearing lap-shoulder belts correctly.

Air Bag System

Explains the vehicle's frontal air bag system and its interaction with safety belts.

Children

Discusses protection for children, air bag risks, and child restraint systems.

Child Restraints

Details types of child restraints and their proper installation.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Starting Your Gasoline Engine

Guides on starting the gasoline engine, including shift lever and starter operation.

Automatic Transmission Operation

Explains shift lever positions (PRNDL) and operational cautions.

Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)

Details the operation and benefits of the four-wheel drive system.

Cruise Control (If Equipped)

Explains how to use cruise control, including setting, adjusting, and ending it.

Windshield Wipers

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Comfort Controls

Air Conditioning

Heating

Defogging and Defrosting

Audio Systems

AM-FM Stereo

Explains radio operation, tuning, scanning, and setting pushbuttons.

Playing a Cassette Tape

Guides on playing cassette tapes, including playback controls and cleaning.

Playing a Compact Disc

Explains how to play a CD and use playback controls, handling disc errors.

Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

Provides advice on safe driving practices, anticipation, and awareness.

Drunken Driving

Explains the severe risks and consequences of drinking and driving.

Braking

Covers braking principles, reaction times, and stopping distances.

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Explains the ABS system's function and warning indicators.

Steering

Passing

Skidding

Explains how to handle skids and maintain vehicle control.

Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

Driving on Off-Road Hills

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice

Freeway Driving

Winter Driving

Section 5 Problems On The Road

Hazard Warning Flashers

Jump Starting

Provides safety steps for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing Your Vehicle

Details safety precautions and methods for towing vehicles.

Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)

Explains how to handle engine overheating and associated risks.

Cooling System (Gasoline Engine)

If a Tire Goes Flat

Provides guidance on what to do if a tire blows out or goes flat.

Changing a Flat Tire

Details the steps for safely changing a flat tire.

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel (Gasoline Engine)

Specifies recommended gasoline octane and quality for gasoline engines.

Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Covers checking and changing automatic transmission fluid and filter.

Brakes

Discusses brake fluid, its level, and reasons for potential drops.

Brake Fluid

Brake Wear

Explains how to identify worn brake pads and drum linings.

Tires

Covers tire maintenance, including inflation, wear, and quality grading.

Capacities and Specifications

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Details scheduled maintenance services and frequency.

Using Your Maintenance Schedule

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines

Details the short trip/city maintenance schedule for gasoline engines.

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance -- Gasoline Engines

Details the long trip/highway maintenance schedule for gasoline engines.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Automatic Transmission Check

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)

Specifies recommended engine oil.

Engine Coolant

Hydraulic Brake System

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program

Details the roadside assistance program and its services.

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors