Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid (2011) manual

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 2011 201 1 Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 ii Introduction The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET , GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC T ruck Emblems, T AHOE, YUKON, and DENALI are trademarks and/[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Introduction iii Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle&ap[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 iv Introduction 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Initial Drive Information T ransmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Hybrid Features High V oltage Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Fuel Economy Gauge . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 1-2 In Brief Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Y ou can choose among five driving settings: 2 m (T wo-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (A[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 In Brief 1-3 Fuel Economy Gauge United States Canada This gauge shows when the vehicle is operating at a fuel efficient point. By modifying driving behavior to increase the economy time during driving, fuel mileage will be improved. See Fuel Economy Gauge on page 5 ‑ 6[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 1-4 In Brief A chime will sound if the driver door is opened while in Auto Stop as a reminder that the ignition switch is not in the LOCK/OFF position. Always turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and remove the key from the ignition switch when exiting the vehicle. Auto [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 In Brief 1-5 Performance and Maintenance Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit This vehicle has a tire sealant and compressor kit that can be used to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 ‑ 24 for complete operatin[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 1-6 In Brief 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Seats and Restraints 3-1 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment (T ahoe and Y ukon Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Lumbar Adjustment (T ahoe and Y ukon Hybrid) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Reclining Seatbacks (T ahoe and Y ukon Hybrid) . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 3-2 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks (T ahoe and Y ukon Hybrid) T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the reclining seatback lever (C). 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatbac[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Fuel Gauge . . [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-2 Instruments and Controls Controls Power Outlets Power Outlet Alternating Current The vehicle may have a power outlet that can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts. The power outlet is located in the rear cargo area on the dri[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-3 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown, Metric similar[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-4 Instruments and Controls T achometer English V ersion shown, Metric similar When the gas engine is off and the key is in the ON/RUN position, the position of the tachometer indicator shows the state of the vehicle: . AUTO STOP position indicates that the vehicle is s[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-5 When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge shows approximately how much fuel is left in the tank. The gauge will first indicate E (empty) before it is out of fuel, but the vehicle should be refueled as soon as possible. An arrow on the fuel gaug[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-6 Instruments and Controls Fuel Economy Gauge Metric English This gauge shows displays how efficiently the vehicle is being driven. There are three zones on the drive efficiency gauge. Green Zone: Fuel efficient driving behavior makes the indicator display in the green[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-7 English The oil pressure gauge shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure should be 200 to 550 kPa (29 to 80 psi). In certai[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-8 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge United States Canada This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gauge reads 100°C (210°F) or l[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-9 Have it checked right away . If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be certain to turn off all the accessories. Brake System W arning Light With the ignition in ON/RUN, the brake system warning light comes on when the parking b[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-10 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles with the Antilock Brake System (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is in ON/RUN. That is normal. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed so it will be ready to[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-1 1 Engine Oil Pressure Light { W ARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low . The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-12 Instruments and Controls the DIC will display a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5 ‑ 12 . INST ECON (Instantaneous Economy) This display normally shows instantaneous fuel economy . When the vehicle is in Auto Stop mode AUTO STOP or IFE =[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Instruments and Controls 5-13 System Warning Light, ” and “ ABS Brake System Warning Light ” in the owner manual. This message may also come on when you are towing a trailer . See “ T railer Brakes ” under T railer T owing on page 9 ‑ 16 for more information[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 5-14 Instruments and Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Infotainment System 7-1 Infotainment System Introduction Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the Navigation System manual for more information. T o view the hybrid screen, press the MENU but[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 7-2 Infotainment System 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Climate Controls 8-1 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems For more information on the vehicle's climate control system, see “ Climate Control System ” in the owner manual. Electric Air Condition[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 8-2 Climate Controls 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Informat ion Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Starting and Operating Starting the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Engine Coolant Heater . . . . . . . . 9-4 Shifting Into Park . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-2 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Starting the V ehicle { W ARNING Exiting the vehicle, without first shifting into P (Park), may cause the vehicle to move, and you or others can be seriously injured. Because the vehicle has the Automatic Engine Start/Stop[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-3 When the tachometer needle indicates AUTO STOP , the hybrid system is on, the engine is not running, but may Auto Start at any time without notice. See T achometer on page 5 ‑ 4 for more information. A chime will sound if the driver door is op[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-4 Driving and Operating Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in cold weather conditions at or below − 18°C (0°F). Vehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four [...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-5 W ARNING (Continue d) gear — not in N (Neutral). If you are pulling a trailer, see “ Driving Characteristics and T owing Tips ” in the owner manual. 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ” in the[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-6 Driving and Operating When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of P (Park) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur , you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking paw[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-7 Automatic T ransmission The vehicle has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster . There are several different positions for the shift lever . See “ Range Selection Mode ” in this section. P (Park): This pos[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-8 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Shift to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is s[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-9 Shifts may be more noticeable with a cold transmission. This difference in shifting is normal. M (Manual Mode): This position lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If the vehicle has this feature, see[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-10 Driving and Operating When you move the shift lever into M, the transmission will default to M4. In this gear range, effective engine braking occurs at speeds above 72 km/h (45 mph). Pushing the minus ( − ) button on the shift lever reduces the gear range. In the[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-1 1 Automatic T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located to the left of the instrument panel cluster . Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Y ou can choose among five driving settings: Indicator lights in the switches sh[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-12 Driving and Operating The vehicle has StabiliT rak. Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turn T raction Control and StabiliT rak off. See “ StabiliTrak System ” in the owner manual. { W ARNING Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle t[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-13 Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case. T o help avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to s[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-14 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral T o shift the transfer case into N (Neutral): 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. See “ Parking Brake ” in the owner manual. 3. Star[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-15 Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode. This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-16 Driving and Operating T owing General T owing Information Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle needs to be towed. T railer T owing For more information, see “ T owing a T railer ” in the owner manual. Weight of the T rail[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Driving and Operating 9-17 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 2WD 6.0L V8 — T ahoe/Y ukon 3.08 2 812 kg (6,200 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 2WD 6.0L V8 — Y ukon Denali 3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 4WD 6.0L V8 — T ahoe/Y ukon 3.08 2 [...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 9-18 Driving and Operating 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Drive M[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-2 V ehicle Care V ehicle Checks Doing Y our Own Service Work { W ARNING Never try to do your own service on hybrid components. Y ou can be injured and the vehicle can be damaged if you try to do your own service work. Service and repair of these hybrid components shou[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-3 2 NOTES[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-4 V ehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0 L V8 Engine[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-5 A. See “ Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ” in the owner manual. B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM). See Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System on page 10 ‑ 9 . C. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “ Engine Oil ”[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-6 V ehicle Care Automatic T ransmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission fluid level. The only reason for fluid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. If a small le[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-7 Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough fluid to be operated safely until a hot check procedure can be made. The hot check procedure is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. P[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-8 V ehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 60°C and 75°C (140°F and 167°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check shoul[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-9 Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 ‑ 4 for more information on location. The Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) coolant surge tank pressure cap must be full[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-10 V ehicle Care If the coolant inside the DMCM coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark with the vehicle parked on a level surface. If it is not, there might be a leak at t[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-1 1 Notice: Using coolant other than a pre ‐ mixed DEX-COOL, available at your dealer , may damage your vehicle. Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty . Always use a pre ‐ mixed DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in your vehicle. { W ARNIN[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-12 V ehicle Care 5. Add the pre ‐ mixed DEX ‐ COOL, available at your dealer, until the coolant level is maintained at the FULL COLD mark. This should take no longer than two minutes of hybrid cooling pump operation. If the level cannot be kept at the FULL COLD l[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-13 V ehicle Storage { W ARNING Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. Y ou can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10 ‑ 32 for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Infrequent Usage[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-14 V ehicle Care 3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward disengaging the two outer pins on the taillamp assembly from the vehicle. 4. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly . 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socke[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-15 Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Be sure you[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-16 V ehicle Care Fuses Usage 1 ACPO (SUV Only) 2 BECM F AN 3 ACCM 4 CAB HTR PMP Fuses Usage 5 EMPTY 6 COOL PUMP 7 EPS 8 Drive Motor/Generator Control Module 1 Fuses Usage 9 Drive Motor/Generator Control Module 2 10 BECM J ‐ Case Usage F AN 1 Cooling Fan 1 TRANS PUM[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-17 Relays Usage F AN MID 1 Cooling Fan Mid 1 F AN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Relay F AN MID 2 Cooling Fan Mid 2 F AN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Wheels and Tires Tire Pressure T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: [...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-18 V ehicle Care affects vehicle handling and ride comfort. Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry . When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou ca[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-19 inflated to the correct inflation pressure. Using the DIC, tire pressure levels can be viewed by the driver . For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 ‑ 1 1 . The low [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-20 V ehicle Care . One or more TPMS sensors are missing or damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS malfunction light should go off when the TPMS sensors are installed and the sensor matching process is performed successfully . See your dealer for service. . Replacement[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-21 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the DIC screen. 4. Start with the driver side front tire. 5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds, or[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-22 V ehicle Care After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See “ V ehicle Load Limits ” in the owner manual for an example of the label and its location on your vehicle. Th[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-23 the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly . Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. A rear blow out, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same corr[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-24 V ehicle Care Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit { W ARNING Idling a vehicle in an enclosed area with poor ventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust may enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause uncon[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-25 The kit includes: A. Air Compressor B. T ire Sealant Canister C. Power Plug D. On/Off Button E. Pressure Gauge F . Air Only Hose (Black) G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Tire Sealant Read and follow the safe handling instructions on the label adhered to t[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-26 V ehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 ‑ 22 for other important safety warnings. Do not remove any objects that have penet[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-27 Notice: If the recommended pressure cannot be reached after approximately 25 minutes, the vehicle should not be driven farther . The tire is too severely damaged and the tire sealant and compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the power plug f[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-28 V ehicle Care If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. 19. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle. 20. Dispose of the used sealant [...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-29 7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto the tire valve stem and press the lever down to secure it. 8. Plug the power plug (C) into the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Unplug all items from other accessory power outlets. See “ Power Outlets ” [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-30 V ehicle Care Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister T o remove the sealant canister: 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by pulling up on the lever . 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B). 3. Unwrap the se[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-31 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit The tire sealant and compressor kit is located under the storage tray on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). T o access the tire sealant and compressor kit: 1. Remove the tray by pulling [...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-32 V ehicle Care Jump Starting { W ARNING Personal injury , death, or damage to the vehicle can result if you try jump starting or using a battery charger on the high voltage hybrid battery . Use only the 12-volt battery for jump starting and charging. For more infor[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-33 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other . It could cause a ground connection you do not want. Y ou would not be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could dama[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-34 V ehicle Care 5. The remote negative ( − ) is a solid engine ground. { W ARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING Using an open fla[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-35 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery . Use a remote positive (+) if the vehicle has one. 9. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good batt[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-36 V ehicle Care T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery . 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 3. Disconnect the [...]

V ehicle Care 10-37 Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles and Denali Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. These vehicles should not be towed with all fou[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-38 V ehicle Care Dolly T owing – Front T owing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel Drive V ehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehi[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 V ehicle Care 10-39 5. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). For more information on “ Shifting into N (Neutral) ” , see “ Four Wheel Drive ” in the owner manual. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 7. Release the[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 10-40 V ehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See “ Parking Brake ” in the owner manual. 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's instructions. 6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for to[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 Service and Maintenance 1 1-1 Service and Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . 1 1-1 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance In addition to th[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 1 1-2 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Cooling System Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de ‐ ionized water and DEX-COOL ® (silicate-free) coolant available at your dealer . See Drive Motor/Generator Cont[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 T echnical Data 12-1 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 12-2 T echnical Data V ehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Application Capacities Metric English Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 10.9 L 1 1.5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.7 L 2.9 qt 6.0L V8 Eng[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 INDEX i-1 A Adjustments Lumbar , Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . 9-7 Fl[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 i-2 INDEX Engine (cont.) Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 1 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Equipment, T owing . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 INDEX i-3 M Maintenance Schedule Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 1 1-1 T ransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Messages Batte[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe and GMC Y ukon/Y ukon Denali Hybrid - 201 1 i-4 INDEX T T achometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 T aillamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 T ires Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-22 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-1[...]