Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe - User Manual

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-45
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-54
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-31
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-36
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-45
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-49
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-51
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-60
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-85

Summary

Introduction

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Explanation of hazard symbols and warning messages found in the manual.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, lock systems, remote entry, and door lock operations.

Doors

Vehicle Security

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Instructions on proper safety belt use, questions and answers, and wearability.

Airbag System

Details on airbag types, deployment, function, and servicing for occupant protection.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for securing older children, infants, and using child restraint systems.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights, gauges, and indicators for vehicle status.

Information Displays

Infotainment System

Radio

Details on AM-FM radio, RDS features, finding stations, and storing favorites.

Audio Players

Rear Seat Infotainment

Phone

Details on Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and phone management.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Covers distracted driving, defensive driving, drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Instructions for new vehicle break-in, adjustable pedals, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Details on transmission operation, manual mode, and Tow/Haul mode.

Drive Systems

Information on four-wheel drive systems and their operation.

Brakes

Covers antilock brake system, parking brake, brake assist, and hill start assist.

Ride Control Systems

Object Detection Systems

Cruise Control

Instructions on setting, using, and disengaging cruise control for speed management.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Instructions for performing routine checks on vehicle components like fluids, tires, and wipers.

Jump Starting

Towing

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Detailed schedule for owner checks, engine oil changes, and tire rotation services.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.

Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2012 Tahoe
Category	Automobile
Language	English