Chevrolet Tahoe - User Manual

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Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011
2011 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-38
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-49
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-57
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-36
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
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 . . . . . . . 9-29
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-46
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-53
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-55
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-58
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-61
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-78
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-97
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Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's main dashboard controls and indicators.

Initial Drive Information

Basic overview of important features for initial vehicle operation.

Keys, Doors and Windows

Keys and Locks

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

Doors

Information on power and manual liftgate operation and power assist steps.

Vehicle Security

Explanation of anti-theft alarm systems and immobilizer operation.

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Instructions for adjusting manual and power seats, including lumbar and reclining.

Safety Belts

Guidance on proper safety belt usage, including for pregnant women and children.

Airbag System

Information on airbag locations, deployment, and safety precautions.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Location and operation of glove box, cupholders, and console storage.

Roof Rack System

Guidelines for loading cargo on the roof rack and using crossrails.

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Description of all dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

How to use the Driver Information Center (DIC) to access vehicle information and messages.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamps, including headlamps, parking lamps, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Controls for instrument panel illumination, dome lamps, and reading lamps.

Infotainment System

Radio

Details on AM-FM radio, satellite radio, and finding stations.

Audio Players

Information on CD, DVD, and auxiliary device playback.

Phone

Instructions for using the Bluetooth system and voice recognition for calls.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

How to control the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Air Vents

Using the air outlets to direct airflow for comfort.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Essential advice on defensive driving, drunk driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, including shift lever positions and manual mode.

Brakes

Details on the antilock brake system, parking brake, and brake assist feature.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing basic vehicle checks and own service work.

Electrical System

Information on fuses, circuit breakers, and preventing electrical system overload.

Wheels and Tires

Details on tire maintenance, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Service and Maintenance

Scheduled Maintenance

Detailed schedule for regular vehicle maintenance based on mileage and time.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts for vehicle service.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and its importance.

Vehicle Data

Approximate capacities for fluids and specifications for engine and transmission.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)

Steps for resolving concerns with dealership and GM if unsatisfied.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.

Chevrolet Tahoe Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	Tahoe
Category	Automobile
Language	English