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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2010 Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ................ .......... ........... ....... 1 - 1 I n s t r u m e n t P a n e l .. ............................... 1 - 2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 V ehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28 Seats and Restraint System ...................... 2 - 1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 F r o n t S e a t s ....... ................................ 2 - 5 R e a[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2010 Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 S e r v i c e ............................. .............. 6 - 4 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 F r o n t A x l e ....................................... 6 - 5 4 H e a d l a m p A i m i n g .................[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET , the CHEVROLET Emblem, and the names T AHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 are registered trademarks of General Motors LLC. This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “ General Motors of Canada Limited ” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appea[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety W arnings and Symbols W arning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. W arning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. { W ARNING: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means “ Do Not, ” “ Do no[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant T emperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LA TCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote V ehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminde[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel .................................. . 1-2 Initial Drive Information .. .................... ..... 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 W i n d o w s ........................................ 1 - 7 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 Second Row Seats . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Instrument Panel United States version shown; Canada similar 1-2[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 ‑ 27 . B. T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 ‑ 4 . C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 ‑ 31 . D. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . E. Shift Lever . See Automatic T ransmission Operation on page 3 ‑ 33 . F . T ow/Haul Mode on page 3 ‑ 39 (If Equipped). G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 47 . H. Audio System(s) on page 4 ‑ 82 . I. Exterior Lamps on page 4 ‑ 10 . J. Dome Lamp Override on page 4 ‑ 15 . Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 14 . Fog Lamps on page 4 ‑ 13 (If Equipped). K. Hood Release on pa[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from the vehicle. Press K to unlock the driver door . Press K again within three seconds to unlock all remaining doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Press m and hold to unlock the liftglass. Press &[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Starting the V ehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Q . 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start T o cancel a remote start: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Liftgate Power Liftgate Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switches to unlock the liftgate. There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: . Press and hold & on the RKE transmitter until the liftgate starts moving. . Press & on the overhead console inside the vehicle. . Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. . Press the l button next to the liftgate latch to close. T o disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console. Liftglass There are two ways to unlatch the liftglass: . Press the button on the underside of the unders[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windows The power window switches are located on the driver door . In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window . Press the switch to lower the window . Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see: . Windows on page 3 ‑ 19 . . Power Windows on page 3 ‑ 20 . Seat Adjustment Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar . T ry to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. See Manual Seats on page 2 ‑ 5 . 1-7[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Seats If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear part of the cushion by moving the front or rear part of the control up or down. Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. See Power Seats on page 2 ‑ 6 . Manual Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. 1-8[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. On vehicles with two-way lumbar , press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support. T o decrease, press and hold the bottom of the control. On vehicles with four-way lumbar , press and hold the front of the control to increase lumbar support. T o decrease, press and hold the rear of the control. T o raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. T o lower , press and hold the bottom of the control. See Power Lumbar on page 2 ‑ 7 . 1-9[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 ‑ 12 . Power Reclining Seatbacks If available, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. T o recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. T o bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2 ‑ 12 . 1-10[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Memory Features This vehicle may have the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on the driver door , and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature. For more information, see Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 . Second Row Seats If the vehicle has a 60/40 split bench or buckets seats, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if the vehicle has them. If the vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be also be reclined. [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Heated Seats Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, or heated and cooled front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors. { (If Equipped): Press to cool the entire seat. + : Press to heat the seatback only . z : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Continue to press the desired button to cycle through the temperature settings: high (three indicator lights), medium (two indicator lights), low (one indicator light), and off (no lights). See Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 8 and Heated and Cooled Seats on page 2 ‑ 9 . Rear Seats The heated rear seat controls are located on the Rear Sear Audio (RSA) p[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belt Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly . . Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 33 . . How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2 ‑ 38 . . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 47 . . Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) on page 2 ‑ 68 . Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags, if equipped, and roof ‐ rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors V ehicles with manual outside mirrors can be adjusted so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer . See Outside T owing Mirrors on page 3 ‑ 55 . V ehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door . 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror . 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Foldaway Mirrors T o fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information. Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Interior Mirror V ehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Steering Wheel Adjustment The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever . 2. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable position. 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. See Tilt Wheel on page 4 ‑ 3 . Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. In this [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. The lamps cannot be adjusted. For more information about interior lamps, see: . Dome Lamps on page 4 ‑ 14 . . Reading Lamps on page 4 ‑ 15 . . Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 14 . Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. O : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). T urn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield Wiper/W asher 8 : Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer . 9 : Turns the windshield wipers of f. 6 : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ] : Slow wipes. ? : Fast wipes. L (W asher Fluid): Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield. See Windshield Wipers on page 4 ‑ 6 and Windshield Washer on page 4 ‑ 6 . 1-18[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. A. Fan Control B. REAR C. Air Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F . Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls G. Rear Window Defogger A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Air Recirculation E. REAR F . Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver T emperature Control H. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. P ASS M. Passenger T emperature Control 1-19[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 See Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 18 and Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 21 . For vehicles with rear heating and air conditioning controls, see Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 4 ‑ 27 and Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls on page 4 ‑ 28 . T ransmission Range Selection Mode Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever . T o enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. The current range will appear next to the M. This is the highest attainable range[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic T ransfer Case T wo Speed T ransfer Case Single Speed T ransfer Case The transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. Use this knob to shift into and out of the different Four-Wheel Drive modes. 2 m (T wo-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. 4 m (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. 4 n (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): V ehicles with [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM ™ , if equipped. f : Select radio stations. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3 or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3 or WMA playback, the song title information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, “ NO INFO ” displays. For more i[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting the Clock T o set the time and date for the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press O , to turn the radio on. 2. Press H to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year). 3. Press the softkey located under any one of the labels to be changed. 4. T o increase or decrease the time or date, turn f clockwise or counter ‐ clockwise. For detailed instructions on setting the clock for the vehicle's specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4 ‑ 83 . Satellite Radio XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contig[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Steering Wheel Controls For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / x : Press to change favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate tracks or folders on an iPod ® or USB device. b g : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only . Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with OnStar ® or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. + e − e : Increases or decreases volume. c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front a[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Navigation System The vehicle's navigation system (if equipped) provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads throughout the United States and Canada. After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for reaching the destination. In addition, the system can help locate a variety of points of interest (POI), such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more. See the Navigation System manual for more information. Cruise Control The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. I : T urns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on an[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) This feature may alert you to vehicles located in your side blind zone. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zone, an amber SBZA display will light up in the corresponding outside side mirror . The system is enabled at every vehicle startup. It can be disabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC). If the message SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. UNA V AILABLE appears on the DIC, the system has been disabled because the sensor is blocked and cannot detect vehicles in the blind zone. The sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, snow , ice, slush, or even heavy rainstorms. This message may also act[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one accessory power outlet in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. The accessory power outlets are powered, even with the ignition off. Continuing to use accessory power outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/OFF may cause the vehicle's battery to run down. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4 ‑ 16 . Universal Remote System The Universal Home Remote System allows for [...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sunroof There are two sunroof switches located in the overhead console above the rearview mirror . V ent: From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger side switch to vent the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: T o open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the driver side switch to close it. Express-Open/Express-Close: T o express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. T o express-close the sunroof, fully press and release the fron[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a T ire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS warming light alerts you to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicles tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the tire loading information label. See Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are ge[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) V ehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 0), the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3), the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2) have a yellow fuel cap and can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Gasoline Octane on page 6 ‑ 7 and Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6 ‑ 9 . Driving for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly . . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. . Avoid idling the engine for long peri[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 OnStar ® OnStar ® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety , security , navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Automatic Crash Response In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help. How OnStar Service Works Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions. ] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. X : Push this button for hands ‐ fre[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy . This information usually includes the vehicle's GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle's GPS location so they can provide services where it is located. Location information about[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ............................... ..... 2-3 Front Seats ......................................... 2-5 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Power Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Manual Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Power Lumbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 H e a t e d S e a t s ................................ ... 2 - 8 Heated and Cooled Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Airbag System ................. ............ ....... 2-84 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-87 When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-91 What Will Y ou See After an Airbag Inflates? . . . 2-92 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94 Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . 2-99 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. { W ARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly , there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly . Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. 2-3[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Pull the head restraint up to raise it. T o lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be removed. The rear seat has headrests that can be adjusted up and down. 2-4[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Front Seats Manual Seats { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar . T ry to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. 2-5[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Seats Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Y our vehicle may have additional features to adjust your vehicle's power seat: . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or dow[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Lumbar On vehicles with this feature the control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. Power Lumbar On seats with power lumbar , the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. This vehicle may have 2 – way lumbar . . T o increase lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. . T o decrease lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control. 2-7[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle may have 4 – way lumbar . . T o increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. . T o decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. . T o raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. . T o lower the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support. Y our vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information. Keep in mind that as [...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low . The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off. T o use the heated seat feature after restarting the vehicle, press the heated seat or seatback button again. Heated and Cooled Seats If the front seats have the heated and cooled seat feature, the buttons used to control this feature are located on th[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Y our vehicle may have the memory package. The controls for this feature are located on the driver's door panel, and are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver's seat, outside mirrors, and the adjustable throttle and brake pedal. T o save seating positions in memory: 1. Adjust the driver's seatback recliner , both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a comfortable position. See Outside Power Mirrors on page 3 ‑ 55 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 3 ‑ 31 for more information. Not all mirrors, adjustable throttles and brake peda[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror , and adjustable pedal movements will occur . See “ MEMORY SEA T RECALL ” under DIC V ehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 73 for more information. T o stop recall movement of the memory function at any time, press one of the power seat controls, memory buttons, power mirror buttons, or adjustable pedal switch. If something has blocked the driver ’ s seat and/or the adjustable pedals while recalling a memory position, the driver ’ s seat and/or the adjustabl[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reclining Seatbacks { W ARNING: Y ou can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2-12[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either . In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly . 2-1[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Reclining Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). T o recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever . 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. T o return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-14[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side of the seat behind the power seat control. . T o recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward. . T o bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Center Seat Y our vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. 2-15[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Seats Heated Seats { W ARNING: If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. See the Warning under Heated Seats on page 2 ‑ 8 . Driver Side RSA Heated Seat Button shown On vehicles with rear outboard heated seats, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel. M (Heated Seat): T o heat the seat cushion, press the button with the heated seat symbol. A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Fold and T umble Feature Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) T o fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under , in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Lift the lever , located on the outboard side of the seat, to release the seatback. 2-17[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The seatback will fold forward automatically . Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor . If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor . The seat will tumble forward. 2-18[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats { W ARNING: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. T o fold and tumble the seat from the third rows, if your vehicle has them: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under , in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and [...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic Seat Release Fold and T umble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work. { W ARNING: Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button. Folding and T umbling the Second Row Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Outside { W ARNING: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating p[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. One press of the button automatically folds the seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward. There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat. Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position T o return the seat to the sitting position: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor . The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor . { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That c[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined, the seats can be folded for additional cargo space, or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature. Reclining Seatbacks T o recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-22[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Manual Fold and T umble Feature Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) T o fold and tumble the seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under , in front of, or on[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The seatback will fold forward. Leaving the seatback in this position creates a flat load floor. If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the floor . The seat will tumble forward. 2-24[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Folding and T umbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats { W ARNING: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. T o fold and tumble the seat from the third row seats, if your vehicle has t[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic Seat Release Fold and T umble Feature The transmission must be in (P) for this feature to work. { W ARNING: Automatically folding and tumbling the seat when someone is sitting in the seat, could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always make sure there is no one sitting in the seat before pressing the automatic seat release button. Folding and T umbling the Second Row Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Outside { W ARNING: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating p[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver's Side Rear Panel Button shown 2. Press the automatic seat release button located on the panel behind the rear doors. One press of the button automatically folds the seatback flat and tumbles the seat forward. There will be a slight delay between the folding of the seatback and the tumbling of the seat. Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position T o return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor . The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor . { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden sto[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Third Row Seat If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle. Folding the Seatback(s) T o fold the seatback, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Remove all items on the seat cushion. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 3. Lift the release lever , located on the bottom rear of the seatback on the outboard side of the s[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Returning the Seatback(s) to the Upright Position T o return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. T umbling the Third Row Seat The seat can be tumbled forward for additional cargo space. T o tumble the seat, do the [...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Unlatch the seat from the floor by lifting the lever located next to the carrying handle on the rear of the seat near the bottom. 5. Lift the rear of the seat up from the floor . 6. T ilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place. 7. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked. Put the seat in this position only when necessary for additional cargo space. Returning the Third Row Seat from a T umbled Position T o return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Make sure there is nothing that could become trapped under the seat. 3. Release[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Pull the seat down until it latches to the floor . The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the floor . 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. { W ARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked. 6. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Removing the Third Row Seat T o remove the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat. 2. Fold the seatback forward using the in[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Installing the Third Row Seat T o install the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the vehicle. 2. Slide the front outboard seat wheels into the track on the floor and roll the seat forward. The front latches should lock into place. If the latches do not lock, try tilting the rear of the seat upward slightly . 3. Lower the rear of the seat and push down on the seat to engage the rear floor latches. { W ARNING: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installi[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly . It also describes some things not to do with safety belts. { W ARNING: Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly . In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. Y ou can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. Y ou and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are re[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: Y ou never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away . Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear . In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot! Why Safety Belt[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-35[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel... 2-36[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. Y ou get more time to stop. Y ou stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: Y ou could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. Q: If my vehicle has airba[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: If I am a good driver , and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: Y ou may be an excellent driver , but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sit up straight and always keep your feet on the floor in front of you. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. 2-39[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury . The shoulder belt should fit snugly against your body . 2-40[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. 2-41[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong buckle. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. 2-42[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. Be sure the belt goes under the armrests. 2-43[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury . Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. Y ou could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 2-44[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is behind the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Y our body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury . Y ou might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. 2-45[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body . { W ARNING: Y ou can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly , or ask your dealer to fix it. 2-46[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 2 ‑ 55 for more information. The lap ‐ shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equipped with free ‐ falling latch plates. If the vehicle has a third row , the lap ‐ shoulder belts have either free ‐ falling or cinching latch plates. Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Free-Falling Latch Plate Cinching Latch Plate The following instructions explain how to wear a lap-shoulder belt proper[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly . If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly . If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with a free ‐ falling latch plate is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the right front seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Pa[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 ‑ 56 . Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster , move it to the height that is right for you. See “ Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment ” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 5. T o m[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way . If a door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger positions. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder . The belt should be away from the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder . Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectivene[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of the height adjuster and move the height adjuster to the desired position. The adjuster can be moved up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt guide. After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try to move it down without squeezing the buttons to make sure it has locked into position. Safety Belt Pretensioners This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly . They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near fro[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 There is one guide, if equipped, for each outside passenger position in the second row seat and the third row , if the vehicle has one. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: Second Row 1. For the second row , remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body . Third Row If your vehicle has a third row , remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. 2-52[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 2-53[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder . T o remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage clip on the interior body or sto[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy . The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother . When a safety belt is worn properly , it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly . Lap Belt This part is only fo[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o make the belt shorter , pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 2 ‑ 56 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary . If you find that the latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see if you are using the correct buckle. Be sure that the latch plate clicks when inserted into the buckle. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extend[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle's safety belts. The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster . Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below fit test: . Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “ Rear Safety Be[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Also see “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 47 . According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly . { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow two children to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously in[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly . In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury . The child might also slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. Infants and Y oung Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Th[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle and never allow children to play with the safety belts. Airbags plus lap ‐ shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate child restraints. Children who are not restrained properly [...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. It is also better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. 2-61[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner , are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets fe[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. T o reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The [...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A forward-facing child seat (B) provides restraint for the child's body with the harness. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window . 2-64[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the V ehicle { W ARNING: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LA TCH system, following the instructions that came with that child restraint and the instructions in this manual. T o help reduce the chance of injury , the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LA TCH system. See Lower Ancho[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position. We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large enough, using safety belts. A label on your sun visor says, “ Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. ” This is because the risk to the rear-facing ch[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W ARNING: (Continued) Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 94 for additional information. { W ARNING: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. Do not [...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) The LA TCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier . The LA TCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LA TCH system. Make sure that a LA TCH-compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's safety belts to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether [...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T op T ether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Y our child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor . Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top [...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lower Anchor and T op T ether Anchor Locations Second Row — 60/40 j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Second Row — Bucket j (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row — Three Passenger i (T op T ether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. There is one top tether anchor that can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position but not both at the same time. For models with a three passenger third row seat[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Second Row Seat — Bucket For models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row . Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Second Row Seat — 60/40 For models with 60/40 second row seating, the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row . Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be pla[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Third Row Seat — Three Passenger For vehicles with a three passenger third row seat, there is one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion that can be used for either the third row center or driver side seating position. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor . Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly r[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Do not attach more than one child restraint to a single anchor . Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured. T o reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, attach only one child restraint per anchor . { W ARNING: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor , if the vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2. 1. Find the top tether anchor . 2. 2. Route, attach and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a d[...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether , raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. If the child restraint has the LA TCH system, see Lower Anchors and T et[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether , and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LA TCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say . If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 66 . The vehicle's lap ‐ shoulder belts for the first and second row seating positions are equip[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cinching Latch Plate 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how . For third row seating positions, with cinching latch plates, tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 2-77[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 4. For passenger seating positions with a lap ‐ shoulder belt and a free ‐ falling latch plate, pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. When installing a child restraint using a lap ‐ shoulder belt and a cinching latch plate, skip Step 4 and proceed to Step 5. 2-78[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 5. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether , follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether . See Lower Anchors and T ethers for Children (LA TCH) on page 2 ‑ 68 for more information. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to b[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position { W ARNING: A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate. Never secure a child restraint in the center front seat. It is always better to secure a child restraint in a rear seat. Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position. Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 ‑ 66 . In addition, the vehicle may have a passenge[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W ARNING: (Continued) Even if the passenger sensing system, if equipped, has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though it is turned off. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off. If you secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 94 for additional information. If the child restr[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary . 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 2-82[...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6. T o tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor . When installing a forward-facing child restraint, it may be helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. If the vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, and when the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicato[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Airbag System The vehicle has the following airbags: . A frontal airbag for the driver . . A frontal airbag for the right front passenger . . A roof-rail airbag for the driver and passenger directly behind the driver . . A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger . The vehicle may have the following airbags: . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the driver . . A seat ‐ mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger . . If the vehicle has a third row seat, it will have a third row roof-rail airbag. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AI[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { W ARNING: Y ou can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Airbags are designed to work with safety belts, but do not replace them. Also, airbags are not designed to deploy in every crash. In some crashes safety belts are your only restraint. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 2 ‑ 90 . Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Airbags are “ supplemental restraints ” to the safety belts. Ever[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Y oung children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. Always secure children properly in your vehicle. T o read how , see Older Children on page 2 ‑ 57 or Infants and Y oung Children on page 2 ‑ 59 . There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cl[...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Where Are the Airbags? The driver frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. 2-87[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar If the vehicle has seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger , they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door . Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver , right front passenger , and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. 2-88[...]

Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If the vehicle has a third row passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in the third row . { W ARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear . Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessori[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right front passenger's head and chest. However , they are only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants. Whether the frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast the vehicle is traveling. It depends largely on what you hit,[...]

Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle may or may not have seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on page 2 ‑ 84 . Seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes. In addition, these roof-rail airbags are intended to inflate during a rollover or in a severe frontal impact. Seat ‐ mounted side impact airbags and roof-rail airbags will inflate if the crash severity is above the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate in rear impa[...]

Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the first, second, and third rows, if equipped with a third row seat. The rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can prevent all such ejections. But airbags would not help in many types of collisions, primarily because the occupant's motion is not toward those airbags. See When Should an Airbag Inflate? on page 2 ‑ 90 for more information. Airbags should never be regarded as anything more tha[...]

Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. Y ou can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. { W ARNING: A crash severe enough to inflate the airbags may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to be drivable after a moderate crash, there may be concealed damage that could make it difficult to safely operate the vehicle. Use[...]

Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Passenger Sensing System If the vehicle has the passenger airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator , if equipped, is visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to “ ADV ANCED AIRBAGS ” . United States Canada The words ON and OFF , or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. If you are us[...]

Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag. A child in a forward-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward position. Even if the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag, no system is fail-safe. No one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even though the airb[...]

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 For some children, including children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag, depending upon the person's seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly — whether or not there is an airbag for that person. { W ARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. T o help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away . See Airbag Readiness Ligh[...]

Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front passenger frontal airbag: 1. T urn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. 3. Place the seatback in the fully upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushio[...]

Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Additional Factors Affecting System Operation Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the seat during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. See “ Safety Belts ” and “ Child Restraints ” in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. If the shoulder portion of the belt is pulled out all the way , the child restraint locking feature will be engaged. This may unintentionally cause the passenger sensing system to turn the airbag off for some adult size occupants. If this happens, let the belt go back al[...]

Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around the vehicle. Y our dealer and the service manual have information about servicing the vehicle and the airbag system. T o purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 8 ‑ 16 . { W ARNING: For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still inflate during improper service. Y ou can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. They are probably part [...]

Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equipped V ehicle Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? A: Y es. If you add things that change your vehicle's frame, bumper system, height, front end or side sheet metal, they may keep the airbag system from working properly . Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, overhead console, front sensors, side impact sensors, rollover sensor module, or airb[...]

Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Q: Because I have a disability , I have to get my vehicle modified. How can I find out whether this will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step T wo of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 8 ‑ 2 . In addition, your dealer and the service manual have information about the location of the airbag sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check that the safety belt remind[...]

Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash { W ARNING: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. T o help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LA TCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary . But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been st[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ........................... ..................... 3-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System O p e r a t i o n ............ .............. ........... 3 - 5 Remote V ehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Doors and Locks ......................... ........ 3-10 D o o r L o c k s ... ................................. 3 - 1 0 Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Programmable Automatic [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 3 Features and Controls Mirrors ...... ...................................... 3-54 Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Outside Manual Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54 Outside T owing Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-55 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57 Park Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Keys { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window . Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. The key is used for the ignition and all door locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer or qualified locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, no[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always carry a spare key . If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center . See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 . Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range, try this: . Check the distance. The transmitter may be too fa[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle. There are other conditions which can affect the performance of the transmitter . See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 3 ‑ 4 . With Remote Start and Liftglass (Without Remote Start Similar) With Remote Start and Power Liftgate and Liftglass (Without Remote Start Similar) The following functions may be available if your vehicle has the RKE system: / (Remote V ehicle Start): For vehicles with this feature, press to start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transm[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 K (Unlock): Press once to unlock only the driver door . If K is pressed again within three seconds, all remaining doors unlock. The interior lamps may come on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DIC V ehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 73 . If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights turn on briefly if it is dark enough outside. See “ APPROACH LIGHTING ” under DIC V ehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 73 . Pressing K on the RKE transmitter disarms the conten[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Programming T ransmitters to the V ehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer . When the replacement transmitter is programmed to this vehicle, all remaining transmitters must also be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen transmitters will no longer work once the new transmitter is programmed. The vehicle can have a maximum of eight transmitters programmed to it. See “ Relearn Remote Key ” under DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 48 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Button[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remote V ehicle Start Y our vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger . Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position. If your vehicle has an automatic climate control system, the climate control system will default to a heating or cooling mode depending on the outside temperatures. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, the system will turn on at the setting the vehicle was set to whe[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the engine running time by 10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insert and turn the key to RUN to drive the vehicle. T o manually shut off a remote start, do any of the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the parking lamps turn off. . T urn on the hazard warning flashers. . T urn the ignition switch on and then off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate times between dr[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Doors and Locks Door Locks { W ARNING: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. . Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are not locked. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is driven. . Y oung children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehi[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock five seconds after the last door is closed. Y ou will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock switch twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. Y ou can program this feature using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DELA Y DOOR LOCK under DIC V ehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 73 . Programmable Automatic Door Locks V ehicles wi[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door . When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter , if the vehicle has one. 2. Open the door from the outside. T o cancel the rear door security lock, do the following: 1. Unlock the door and open it from the outside. 2. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the vertical p[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Liftgate/Liftglass { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. Y ou cannot see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftglass or liftgate open, or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftglass or liftgate: . Make sure all other windows are shut. . T urn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System on pa[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 On vehicles with a liftglass, press the button on the underside of the license pocket applique (A) to open it. The liftglass can also be opened by pressing the liftglass release button on the RKE. T o open the entire liftgate, press the touchpad on the underside of the liftgate handle (B). The vehicle must be in P ARK (P) to open the liftgate. T o close the liftgate, use the pull cup or pull strap as an aid. The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay unti[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Liftgate Power Liftgate Operation { W ARNING: Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle must be driven with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: . Close all of the windows. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that brings in only outside ai[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The taillamps will flash and a chime will sound when the power liftgate is moving. { W ARNING: Y ou or others could be injured if caught in the path of the power liftgate. Make sure there is no one in the way of the liftgate as it is opening and closing. Notice: If you open the liftgate without checking for overhead obstructions such as a garage door , you could damage the liftgate or the liftgate glass. Always check to make sure the area above and behind the liftgate is clear before opening it. The power liftgate can be power opened and closed in the following ways: . Press and hold the power liftgate button on the Remote Keyl[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The power liftgate may be temporarily disabled under extreme temperatures, or under low battery conditions. If this occurs, the liftgate can still be operated manually . If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If you shift the transmission out of P (Park) and accelerate before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position. Cargo could fall out of the vehicle. Always make sure the power liftgate is closed and latched before you drive away . If you power open the liftgate and the liftgate supp[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual Operation of Power Liftgate T o change the liftgate to manual operation, press the switch on the overhead console to the OFF position. With the power liftgate disabled and all of the doors unlocked, the liftgate can be manually opened and closed. T o open the liftgate, press the touchpad on the handle on the outside of the liftgate, and lift the gate open. T o close the liftgate, use the pull cup to lower the liftgate and close. The liftgate latch will power close. Always close the liftgate before driving. If the RKE button or the power close button on the liftgate is pressed while power operation is disabled, the lights[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather . 3-19[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Windows { W ARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window . Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. The power window switches are located on the driver door . In addition, each door has a switch for its own[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Express-Down/Up Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and lowered all the way without holding the switch. Press or pull the switch fully and release it to activate the express feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing or pulling the switch. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express ‐ up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto ‐ reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto ‐ reverse. The window will return to normal opera[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, you will need to reprogram each front power window for the express-up feature to work. Before reprogramming, replace or recharge the vehicle's battery . T o program each front window , follow these steps: 1. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY , ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately tw[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Theft-Deterrent Systems This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Y our vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. T o arm the theft-deterrent system: 1. Open the door . 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the security light will flash. If the delayed locking feature is turned on, the theft ‐ deterrent system will not start the arming[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter . Y ou should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. T o avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. . Always unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter . Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm if it [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Y our vehicle has P ASS-Key ® III+ (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. P ASS-Key ® III+ is a passive theft-deterrent system. The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the ignition. The system is automatically disarmed when the key is turned to ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY or ST ART from the LOCK/OFF position. Y ou [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 It is possible for the P ASS-Key ® III+ decoder to learn the transponder value of a new or replacement key . Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The following procedure is for programming additional keys only . If all the currently programmed keys are lost or do not operate, you must see your dealer or a locksmith who can service P ASS-Key ® III+ to have keys made and programmed to the system. See your dealer or a locksmith who can service P ASS-Key ® III+ to get a new key blank that is cut exactly as the ignition key that operates the system. T o program the new additional key: 1. V erify that the new key has a[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Starting and Operating Y our V ehicle New V ehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: . Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow , for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. . A void making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earl[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Ignition Positions The ignition switch has four different positions. T o shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition. It also locks the transmission on automatic transmission vehicles. The key can be removed in LOCK/OFF . On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF . The steering can bind with the wheels turned off center . If this happens, move the steering wheel from right to left while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY . If this doesn[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 C (ON/RUN): This position can be used to operate the electrical accessories and to display some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator lights. The switch stays in this position when the engine is running. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles. If you leave the key in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN position with the engine off, the battery could be drained. Y ou may not be able to start the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for an extended period of time. D (ST ART): This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key . The ignition s[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Starting the Engine If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). The engine will not start in any other position. T o restart the engine when the vehicle is are already moving, use N (Neutral) only . Notice: Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the vehicle is stopped. Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to ST ART . When the engine starts, let go of the key . The idle speed will go down as th[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator . If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving parts. Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in the vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer . If you do not, the engine might not perform properly . Any resulting damage [...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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). V ehicles with an engine heater should be plugged in at least four hours before starting. An internal thermostat in the plug-end of the cord may exist which will prevent engine coolant heater operation at temperatures above − 18°C (0°F). T o Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. T urn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is secured to the Engine Compartment Fuse Block with a clip. Carefully remove the wire tie which [...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Active Fuel Management ™ V ehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management ™ . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy . When greater power demands are required, such as accelerating from a stop, passing, or merging onto a freeway , the system will maintain full-cylinder operation. If the vehicle has an Active Fuel Management ™ indicator , see DIC Operation and D[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Heavy Duty 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission Shown (Light Duty Similar) See “ Range Selection Mode ” later in this section. P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily . When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See T orque Lock (Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into Park on page 3 ‑ 49 for more information. { W ARNING: It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake [...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: If the vehicle has a four-wheel drive transfer case with a N (Neutral) position, and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll — even if the shift lever is in P (Park). Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, T wo-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel Drive Low — not in N (Neutral). See Shifting Into Park on page 3 ‑ 49 . Always set the parking brake. 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 (Re[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy . If you need more power for passing, and you are: . Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down. . Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. By doing this, the vehicle shifts down to the next gear and has more power . D (Drive) can be used when towing a trailer , carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills, or for off-road driving. Y ou might want to shift the transmission to a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. Downshifting the transmission in [...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 M (Manual Mode): This position is available on vehicles with the Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed transmission. It lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate for current driving conditions. If the vehicle has this feature, see Range Select Mode (Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed transmission) later in this section. 3 (Third): This position is also used for normal driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than D (Drive) without using the brakes. Y ou might choose 3 (Third) instead of D (Drive) when driving on hilly , winding roads, when towing a trailer , so there is less shifting between gears and when going down a steep hill. 2 (Second): This[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Range Selection Mode (Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed T ransmission) Base trim shown (uplevel similar) The vehicle may have a Range Selection Mode. The Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. T o use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever , to select the desired range of gears for the current driving conditions. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displays next to the M, indicating the[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the T ow/Haul mode can be used. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle warranty . If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. Low T raction Mode If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission, it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery , such as with ice or snow . While the vehicle is at a stop[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When T ow/Haul mode is selected the T ow/Haul indicator light will come on. The T ow/Haul mode works with the Autoride ® feature, if the vehicle has this, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Autoride ® on page 5 ‑ 50 . Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission) The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever . While in Range Selection Mode , Grade Braking is deactivated allowing the driver to select a desired range of gears. Grade Braking is only active while the T ow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Ran[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cruise Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic ® 6-Speed Automatic T ransmission) Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill grade. It maintains vehicle speed by automatically implementing a shift schedule that uses the engine and the transmission to slow the vehicle. Cruise Grade Braking operates while Cruise Control is engaged in T ow/Haul mode to assist in maintaining vehicle speed under loaded vehicle conditions. It utilizes vehicle acceleration and deviation from desired speed to determine the correct gear for the operating condition. If vehicle speed is above the desired speed the transmission will downshift to slow the [...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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 show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will flash while shifting. It will stay on when the shift is completed. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, i[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle has StabiliTrak ® . Shifting into Four-Wheel-Drive Low will turn T raction Control and StabiliT rak ® off. See StabiliT rak ® System on page 5 ‑ 6 . { W ARNING: Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). Y ou or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in N (Neutral). See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 48 . N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational V ehicle T owing on page 5 ‑ 43 or T owing Y our Vehicle on [...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o shift to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position, the ignition must be in ON/RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral). The preferred method for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low is to have the vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position. Y ou must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light to stop flashing and remain on before shifting the transmission into gear . Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light has stopped flashing could damage the transfer case[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, or T wo-Wheel Drive High switch position when the vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or T wo-Wheel Drive High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless the vehicle is moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) and the transmission is in N (Neutral). Shifting into Neutral T o shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) do the following: 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 on page 3 ‑ 48 for more information. 3. Star[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. 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 stop flashing before shifting the transmission into gear . 5. Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position. 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 [...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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. The vehicle has Four-Wheel-Drive with StabiliTrak ® . For information on StabiliT rak ® , see StabiliT rak ® System on page 5 ‑ 6 . Y ou can choose among three driving settings: Indicator lights in the switch show you which setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen setting will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will [...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Service Four Wheel Drive If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take the vehicle to your dealer for service. See “ SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 . Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive High or AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) T urn the knob to the Four-Wheel High or AUTO position. This can be done at any speed. The indicator light will flash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is completed. Shifting Into T wo-Wheel Drive High T urn the knob to the T wo-Wheel High position. This can be done at any speed. The indicator light will flash while shifting[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. If the parking brake is not released when you begin to drive, the brake system warning light will flash and a chime will sound warning you that the parking brake is still on. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on a hill, see T owing a T railer on page 5 ‑ 50 . Shifting Into Park { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Th[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Leaving the V ehicle With the Engine Running { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with the engine running. The vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer case is in N (Neutral), the vehicle will be free to roll, even if the shift lever is in P (Park). So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in N (Neutral). And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fire. Y ou or others could be injured. Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running unless yo[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Shifting Out of Park This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is designed to: . Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully released, and . Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park), unless the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY and the regular brake pedal is applied. The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an uncharged or low voltage (less than 9 volt) battery . If the vehicle has an uncharged battery or a battery with low voltage, try charging or jump starting the battery . See[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Exhaust { W ARNING: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). . The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. . The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) . The vehicle ’ s exhaust system has been modified, damaged or improperly repaired. . There are holes or openings in the vehicle body from damage or after-mar[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Running the V ehicle While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know . { 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 unconsciousness and even death. Never run the engine in an enclosed area that has no fresh air ventilation. For more information, see Engine Exhaust on page 3 ‑ 52 . { W ARNING: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if the automatic transmission shift lever is not fully [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it for a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror . V ehicles with OnStar ® have three additional control buttons for the OnStar ® system. See your dealer for more information about OnStar ® and how to subscribe to it. See the OnStar ® owner's guide for more information about the services OnStar ® provides. O (On/O[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Outside T owing Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibility when towing a trailer . Manually fold the mirrors forward or rearward. The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver preferred position for better vision. The mirror may have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Outside Power Mirrors V ehicles with outside power mirrors[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. T o fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to return to its original position. Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors V ehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors have the controls located on the driver door armrest. Mirror Adjustment 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position. 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position. Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: . The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding. . They are accidentally manually [...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror V ehicles with this feature have a driver outside mirror that adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3 ‑ 54 for more information. Park Tilt Mirrors V ehicles with the memory package have a passenger and/or driver mirror that tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse). This feature lets the driver view the curb when parallel parking. The mirror(s) return to the original position when the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned off. T urn this feature on or off through the Driver Information Ce[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors on the rear bumper are used to detect the distance to an object up to 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and at least 25.4 cm (10 in) off the ground. { W ARNING: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URP A) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot detect: . Objects that are below the bumper , underneath the vehicle, or too close or far from the vehicle . Ch[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The system can be disabled by pressing the rear park aid disable button located next to the radio. The indicator light will come on and P ARK ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to indicate that URP A is off, see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 . When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the URP A system will not activate due to a temporary condition, the messages P ARK ASSIST OFF or P ARK ASST BLOCKED SEE OWNERS MANUAL will be displayed on the DIC. SERVICE P ARK ASSIST : If this message occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer to repair the system. P ARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs [...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) The vehicle may have a Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the system. { W ARNING: SBZA is only a lane changing aid and does not replace driver vision. SBZA does not detect: . V ehicles outside the side blind zones which may be rapidly approaching. . Pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals. Failure to use proper care when changing lanes may result in damage to the vehicle, injury , or death. Always check the outside and rearview mirrors, glance over your shoulder , and use the turn signal before changing lanes. When the system detects a vehicle in the side blind zo[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Use caution while changing lanes when towing a trailer , as the SBZA detection zones do not change when a trailer is towed. How the System Works Left Side Mirror Display Right Side Mirror Display When the vehicle is started, both outside mirror displays will briefly come on to indicate that the system is operating. When the vehicle is moving forward, the left or right side mirror SBZA display will light up if a vehicle is detected in that blind zone. If the turn signal is activated and a vehicle is also detected on the same side, the SBZA display will flash to give you extra warning not to change lanes. SBZA displays do not com[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The SBZA displays may remain on if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, or a bicycle or object is extending out to either side of the vehicle. When SBZA is disabled for any reason other than the driver turning it off, the driver will not be able to turn SBZA back on using the DIC. The SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT ON option will not be selectable if the conditions for normal system operation are not met. Until normal operating conditions for SBZA are met, you should not rely upon SBZA while driving. SBZA Error Messages The following messages may appear in the DIC: SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT SYSTEM OFF: This message indicates that the drive[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. Read this entire section before using it. { W ARNING: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does not replace driver vision. RVC does not: . Detect objects that are outside the camera's field of view , below the bumper, or underneath the vehicle. . Detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, or pets. Do not back the vehicle by only looking at the RVC screen, or use the screen during longer , higher speed backing maneuvers or where there could be cross-traffic. Y our judged distances using the screen will differ from actual distances. If you do not use p[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicles With Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen. Once the driver shifts out of R (Reverse), the navigation screen will go back to the last screen that had been displayed, after a delay . T urning the Rear V ision Camera System On or Off T o turn the rear vision camera system on or off: 1. Shift into P (Park). 2. Press the MENU button to enter the configure menu options, then press the MENU hard key to[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen T o adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, press the MENU button while the rear vision camera image is on the display . Any adjustments made will only affect the rear vision camera screen. ] (Brightness) : T ouch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen. _ (Contrast) : T ouch the + (plus) or – (minus) screen buttons to increase or decrease the contrast of the screen. Symbols The navigation system may have a feature that lets the driver view symbols on the navigation screen while using the rear vision camera. T[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located above the license plate. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The area displayed by the camera is limited. The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper . The area displayed on the screen can vary according to vehicle orientation or road conditions. The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. A. View displayed by the camera. B. Corner of the rear bumper . 3-66[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the System Does Not Seem T o Work Properly The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: . The RVC is turned off. See “ Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off ” earlier in this section. . It is dark. . The sun or the beam of headlights is shining directly into the camera lens. . Ice, snow , mud, or anything else builds up on the camera lens. Clean the lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it with a soft cloth. . The back of the vehicle is in an accident, the position and mounting angle of the camera can change or the camera can be affected. Be sure to have the camera and its positio[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 19 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-210/220/310. Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) This vehicle may have the Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round Light Emitting Diode (LED) indicator lights above the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the instructions below . This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home automa[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have to be repeated. T o program up to three devices: 1. From inside the vehicle, press the two outside buttons at the same time for one to two seconds, and immediately release them. 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener recei[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds. 4. Immediately , within one second, release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 5. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, confirming that programming is successful and complete. T o program another Rolling Code device such as an additional garage d[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o program up to three devices: 1. T o verify that the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit, remove the battery cover on the hand held transmitter supplied by the manufacturer of the garage door opener motor . If there are a row of dip switches similar to the graphic above, the garage door opener is a Fixed Code unit. If you do not see a row of dip switches, return to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote – Rolling Code. Y our hand held transmitter can have between eight to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter . The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row o[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Example of Eight Dip Switches with T wo Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions The panel of switches might not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar . The switch positions on the hand-held transmitter could be labeled, as follows: . A switch in the up position could be labeled as “ Up, ” “ +, ” or “ On. ” . A switch in the down position could be labeled as “ Down, ” “ − , ” or “ Off. ” . A switch in the middle position could be labeled as “ Middle, ” “ 0, ” or “ Neutral. ” 3-72[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: . When a switch is in the up position, write “ Left. ” . When a switch is in the down position, write “ Right. ” . If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “ Middle. ” The switch settings written down in Step 2 now become the button strokes to be entered into the Universal Home Remote in Step 4. Be sure to enter the switch settings written down in Step 2, in order from left to right, into the Universal Home Remote, when completing Step 4. 3. From inside your vehicle, first firmly press all three buttons at the same time fo[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 55 seconds. 7. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is complete. 8. Press and release the same button again. The garage door should move, confirming that programming is successful and complete. [...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders For vehicles with cupholders located in the front and rear of the floor console or in the fold down armrest, adjust the front cupholders by moving the insert forward or rearward. Pull downward on the lid to access the rear floor console cupholders. There could also be cupholders located in the second and third row seat armrest areas. 3-75[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Center Console Storage For vehicles with a console compartment, it is located between the bucket seats. Press the button and lift the lid to access the console compartment. A cupholder located in the rear of the console, swings down for the rear seat passenger to use. Roof Rack System { W ARNING: If something is carried on top of the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision, and damage the vehicle. Never carry something longer or wid[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . . If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. Tie the plywood to the siderail supports. . T ie the load and secure it to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding. T o move a crossrail, lift the release lever up, on both sides of the rail. Then slide the crossrail to the desired position balancing the force side to s[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cargo Cover { W ARNING: An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver . Someone could be injured. If the cover is removed, always store it in the proper storage location. When it is replaced, always be sure that it is securely reattached. T o use the cargo cover , if equipped: 1. Pull the cover handle toward the rear of the vehicle. 2. Latch the cover posts into the retaining sockets on the cargo area trim panels. T o return the cover to the retracted position: 1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the cover posts from the retaining sockets. 2. Let the cover move fo[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sunroof Y our vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. T o open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs to be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or until a front door is opened. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 3 ‑ 29 for more information. There are two switches in the overhead console that operate the sunroof. Manual-Open/Manual-Close: T o open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver's side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. T o close the sunroo[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full-open position. From the comfort stop position, press the rear of the driver's side switch a second time to open the sunroof to the full-open position. When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. V ent: The sunroof has an express-vent open feature. From the closed position, press the rear of the passenger's side switch to vent the sunroof. T o stop the sunroof partway , press the switch a second time. T o close the sunroof, press and hold the front[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ................. ....... 4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 T ilt Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 T urn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 [...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 4 Instrument Panel T ire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-43 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Highbeam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Instrument Panel Overview Hazard W arning Flashers | (Hazard W arning Flasher): Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work. Horn T o sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the steering column. T o adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever . 2. Move the steering wheel to a[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T urn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: G : T urn and Lane Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers L : Windshield W asher 5 : Rear Wiper Delay Z : Rear Wiper = : Rear Wiper W ash Flash-to-Pass. Information for these features is on the pages following. T urn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane chan[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T urn Signal On Chime If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC). T o turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53 (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): T o change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. T o return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument pa[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield Wipers T urn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. 8 (Mist): Single wipe, turn to 8 , then release. Several wipes, hold the band on 8 longer . 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers of f. 6 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. ] (Low Speed): Slow wipes. ? (High Speed): Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6 ‑ 61 . Heavy snow or ice can overload th[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Window Wiper/W asher { W ARNING: In freezing weather , do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. The rear wiper control is located on the turn signal/ multifunction lever . T o turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. 9 (Off): Turns the wiper off. 5 (Rear Wiper Delay): Turns on the rear wiper delay . Z (Rear Wiper): Turns on the rear wiper . = (Rear Wiper Wash): T o turn on the rear wiper wash, push the button on the end of the turn signal/ multifunction lever to spray washer fluid on the rear window . The wiper[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cruise Control { W ARNING: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. With cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without keeping your foot on the accelerator . Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 40 km/h (25 mph). When the brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off.[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in use, it could get bumped and go into cruise when not desired. Keep the cruise control switch off when cruise is not being used. The cruise control light on the instrument panel cluster comes on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed. 1. Press I button to turn the cruise control on. 2. Get up to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET − button located on the steering wheel and release it. 4. T ake your foot off the accelerator . Resuming a Set Speed If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated, . Press and hold the SET – button on the steering wheel until the desired lower speed is reached, then release it. . T o slow down in small amounts, press the SET – button on the steering wheel briefly . Each time this is done, the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower . Passing Another V ehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise co[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Parking Lamps . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again turns the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position only works for vehicles that are shifted into the P (Park) position. AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: . Parking Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights . T aillamps . License Plate Lamps ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lam[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day . Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: . The ignition is on. . The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. . The engine is running. . The light sensor determines it is daytime. When the DRL system is on, only the DRL lamps are on. The taillamps, sidemarker , instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp system switches from DR[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately . Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that delay , the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4 ‑ 14 . T o idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the control to the off position. The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. This feat[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp If the vehicle has this feature, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This button is located on the overhead console. When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp, pressing the bottom of the button will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light at the bottom of this button. Pressing the top of the button will turn off the roof mounted lamp and indicator . The emergency roof lamp circuit is fused at 30 amps, so the total current draw of the attached lamps should be less than this value. The atta[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. k (Dome Off): Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Entry Lighting The vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the extended position. If the dome override button is pressed in, the lamps will not come on. Exit Lighting The interior lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition. They turn[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very high. This is true for all vehicles. This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the power that is needed for very high electrical loads. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger , climate control fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery . It does this by balancing the generator's [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Certain accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and could result in blown adapter or vehicle fuses. If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power plugs. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the vehicle can damage it or keep other components from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes. Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions inclu[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. A. Fan Control B. REAR C. Recirculation D. Air Delivery Mode Control E. Air Conditioning F . Driver and Passenger T emperature Controls G. Rear Window Defogger T emperature Control: Move the thumbwheels up or down to increase or decrease the temperature on the driver's side or the passenger side of the vehicle for the dual zone system. 9 (Fan Control): T urn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. T urn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the f[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some of the air directed to the windshield, side window , and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air . Recirculation cannot be selected when in Floor Mode. - (Defog): The defog mode is used to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (Defrost): The defr[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor , defrost, or defogging modes. If recirculation is selected while in one of those modes, the indicator flashes three times and turns off. The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. T o clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed. The recirculation mode can also be turned off by turning off the engine. REAR: Press to turn the rear heating and air conditioning on. See Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System on page 4 ‑ 27 or[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. If this vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. A. Fan Control B. AUTO C. Defrost D. Recirculation E. REAR F . Air Delivery Mode Control G. Driver T emperature Control H. Display I. Power Button J. Rear Window Defogger K. Air Conditioning L. P ASS M. Passenger T emperature Control O (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. Outside air still enters the [...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver and Passenger Side T emperature Control The driver and passenger side temperature buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger's side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air always flows through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “ Recirculation ” later in this section. Press the + or − buttons to increase or decrease the cabin temperature. The driver side or passenger side temperature display shows the temperature settin[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature. T o find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (74°F) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver's or passenger's temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary . If a temperature setting of 15°C (60°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum cooling setting. If a temperature setting of 32°C (90°F) is chosen, the system remains at the maximum heat setting. Choosing either maximum setting will not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster . Do not to cover the solar sensor locate[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air . - (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield, floor outlets, and side window vents. In this mode, the system turns off recirculation and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing. The recirculation mode cannot be selected while in the defog mode. 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly . Air is directed to the [...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 @ (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the recirculation is on. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air inside the vehicle. It can be used to help prevent outside air and odors from entering the vehicle. The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor , defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of those modes, the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off. The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and dam[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sensors The solar sensor , located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly . The interior temperature sensors located in the headliner above the driver side seat and if equipped, in the headliner above the second row seats measure the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow . Operation Tips . Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow , or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better , reducing the chance of fogging the inside of the windows. . When you enter a vehicle in cold weather , press the fan up button to the maximum fan level before driving. This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of the window . . Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. Thi[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Automatic Climate Control System on page 4 ‑ 21 . The rear system can also be turned off by turning the rear fan knob to the 9 position. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. It comes on when any rear control is adjusted. T emperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the airflow temperature into the passenger area. Fan Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or [...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 REAR: Press the REAR button on the front climate control system to turn the rear climate control system on or off. An indicator comes on when the rear system is on. The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and holding the C button. T o turn the system on from the rear seats, press any rear climate control button, except the C button. Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed the first time. Independent Mode: This mode directs rear seating airflow according to the settings of the rear controls. T o turn the syst[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W arning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators W arning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury . W arning lights come on when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Gauges can indicate when there might be or there is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a problem with the [...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Instrument Panel Cluster United States 4 ‐ Speed version shown. 6 ‐ Speed and Canada similar . For vehicles with a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 4-31[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle's speed in both kilometers per hour (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers (used in Canada) or miles (used in the United States). T rip Odometer The trip odometer can show how far the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero. Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel cluster next to the trip odometer display , to toggle between the trip odometer and the regular odometer . Holding the reset button for approximately one second while the trip odometer is di[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 console, comes on and stays on for several seconds, flashes for several more seconds and then comes on solid for several more. This chime and light sequence is repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop or other electronic device. T o turn off the warning light and or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Airbag Readiness Light The system ch[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has the airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. The passenger airbag status indicator is on the overhead console. See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 ‑ 94 for important safety information. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position, the label on the vehicle's sun visors refers to “ ADV ANCED AIRBAGS ” . United States Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light O[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Charging System Light This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ST ART , but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system. A charging system message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) can also appear . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 for more information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. As engine speeds are increased, this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create full power . If there is a problem with the battery charging system, this light will come on or the SERVICE BA TTERY CHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will display . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 and Charging System Li[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to a crash. If the light is still on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully . The pedal might be harder to push or might go closer to the floor . It can take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See T owing Y our Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 43 . Antilock Brake System (ABS) W arning Light For vehicles w[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 StabiliT rak ® Indicator Light For vehicles with the StabiliT rak ® system, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on while driving, there could be a problem with the StabiliT rak ® system and the vehicle might need service. When this warning light is on, the StabiliTrak ® system is off and does not limit wheel spin. The light flashes if the system is active and is working to assist the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult drivi[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), can accompany the light. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 ‑ 47 for more information. Stop and check the tires as soon as it is safe to do so. If underinflated, inflate to the proper pressure. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ [...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 This light should come on when the ignition is on, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. Malfunctions often are indicated by the system before any problem is apparent. Being aware of the light can prevent more serious damage to the vehicle. This system assists the service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction. Notice: If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, after a w[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to park the vehicle. T urn the vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible. Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. An emission system malfunction might be corrected by doing the following: . Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the T ank on page 6 ‑ 1 1 . The diagnostic system can determine if the [...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments may have programs to inspect the on-vehicle emission control equipment For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is connected to the vehicle ’ s Data Link Connector (DLC). The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See your dealer if assistance is needed. The vehicle may not pass inspection if: . the Malfunction Indicator Lamp is on with the engine running, or if the light does not come on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine is off. . the critical emission control systems have[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Oil Pressure Gauge United States Canada 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 may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity , but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 and Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 17 for more information. A reading in the low p[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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 of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the light comes on and stays on, it [...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Front Fog Lamp Light The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 4 ‑ 13 for more information. Cruise Control Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 4 ‑ 8 for more information. Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 4 ‑ 5 for more information. T ow/Haul Mode Light For vehicles with the tow/ haul mode feature, this light comes on whe[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuel Gauge United States Canada The fuel gauge, when the ignition is on, shows how much fuel the vehicle has left in the tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge first indicates empty before the vehicle is out of fuel, and the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon. When the fuel tank is low , the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. . At the [...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Low Fuel W arning Light This light, under the fuel gauge, comes on briefly while the engine is being started. This light and a chime comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. The Driver Information Center also displays a “ FUEL LEVEL LOW ” message. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 for more information. When fuel is added this light and message should go off. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer . Driver Information Center (DIC) Y our vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is dete[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below explains the operation of this system. The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. The DIC also allows some features to be customized. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 73 for more information. If the vehicle has DIC buttons, you can also use the trip odometer reset stem to view some of the [...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T (V ehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire pressure readings for vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter programming, compass zone setting, and compass recalibration. U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 73 for more information. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or [...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuel Range Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. This display shows the approximate number of remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can be driven without refueling. The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low. The fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle's fuel economy over recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This estimate will change if driving conditions change. For example, if driving in traffic and making frequent stops, this display may read one number , but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway , the number may change even tho[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ransmission T emperature Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Management ™ Indicator If your vehicle has this display , press the trip/fuel button until INST ECON V8 displays. This display shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and will change frequently as driving conditions change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). Unlike average economy , th[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remember , you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. T o reset the engine oil life system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 6 ‑ 20 . Side Blind Zone Alert If your vehicle has the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this display allows the system to be turned on or off. Once in this display , press the set/reset button to select between ON or OFF . If you choose ON, the system will be turned on. [...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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. T o adjust this setting, see “ Integrated T railer Brake Control System ” under T owing a T railer on page 5 ‑ 50 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 T owing a T railer on page 5 ‑ 50 for more information. Engine Hours Press the vehicle information button until ENGI[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. See DIC Compass on page 4 ‑ 59 Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See DIC Compass on page 4 ‑ 59 Blank Display This display shows no information. T rip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items 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 miles (mi) or kilometers[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . T o select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display , press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently set language displays. 3. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to scroll through all of the available languages. The available selections are ENGLISH (default), FRANCAIS (French), ESP ANOL (Spanish), and NO CHANGE. 4. Once the desired language is displayed, release the trip odometer reset stem to set your choice. En[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T rip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items Language This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . T o select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display , press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently set language displays. 3. Continue to press and hold the trip odometer reset stem to scroll through all of the available languages. The available languages are ENGLISH (default), FRANCAIS (French), ESP ANOL (Spanish), and NO CHANGE. 4. Once the desired language is displayed, release the trip odomet[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ransmission T emperature Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP displays. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). T railer Gain and Output On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC. Press the trip odometer reset stem 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. T o adjust this setting, see “ Integrated T railer Brake[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the remaining oil life is low , the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display . See “ CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ‑ 62 . Y ou should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 17 . In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 for more information. Remember , you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE displa[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds. The message REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE will display . 3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about 15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the second will match driver 2. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is matched. 4. T o match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum o[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass V ariance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS V TO CHANGE COMP ASS ZONE displays. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press the trip odometer reset stem until CHANGE COMP ASS ZONE displays. 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4-60[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Or , if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for two seconds to select the next available variance zone. Repeat this step until the appropriate variance zone is displayed. 5. If calibration is necessary , calibrate the compass. See “ Compass Calibration Procedure ” following. Compass Calibration The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is n[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DIC W arnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another . Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the messages and to clear them from the display . Some messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display because they are more urgent. These messages require action before they c[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists: . A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stopped, this message clears itself after a short time. ‐ If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is moving, this message stays on until the ignition is turned off. . There is a short in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes. As soon as it i[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur . If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as possible. See Engine Overheating on page 6 ‑ 36 for more information. This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See Engine Coolant T emperature Gauge on page 4 ‑ 38 . See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 6 ‑ 39 for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . ENGINE OVERHEA TED S[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver side rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur . If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Do[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 REAR ACCESS OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in ON/ RUN. T urn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display . REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE This message displays while you are matching a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to your vehicle. See “ Matching Transmitter(s) to Y our V ehicle ” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 5 and DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 48 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 4 [...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SERVICE BA TTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster . See Charging System Light on page 4 ‑ 35 . Driving with this problem could drain the battery . Turn of f all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. See your dealer . SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM This message displays along with the brake system warning light if there is a problem with the brake system. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 36 . If this messa[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SERVICE ST ABILITRAK If your vehicle has StabiliTrak ® and this message displays, it means there may be a problem with the StabiliT rak system. If you see this message, try to reset the system. Stop; turn off the engine for at least 15 seconds; then start the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. Y ou should see your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive, however , you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly . SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Autoride ® suspension system, this message displays when the Autoride suspensi[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM On vehicles with the Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and a chime sounds when there is a problem with the ITBC system. When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes. As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition of f. Check the wiring connection to the trailer and turn the ignition back on. If this message still displays, either your vehicle or the trailer needs service. See your dealer . See “ Integrated Trailer Brake Control System ” under T owing a T railer o[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear . . One condition is overheating, which could occur if StabiliT rak activates continuously for an extended period of time. . The message also displays if the brake system warning light is on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 36 . . The message could display if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. . The message displays if an engine or vehicle related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. See your dealer . . The message also displays if the vehicle is shifted into [...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE On vehicles with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in one or more of the vehicle's tires needs to be checked. This message also displays LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate the location of the low tire. The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 4 ‑ 39 . Y ou can receive more than one tire pressure message at a time. T o read the other messages that may have been sent at the same time, press the set/reset button or the trip odometer reset[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is overheating and the transmission temperature warning is displayed on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you can damage the transmission. This could lead to costly repairs that would not be covered by the warranty . Do not drive your vehicle with overheated transmission fluid or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed. This message displays along with a sound if the transmission fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission fluid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and [...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DIC V ehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) Y our vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers. All of the customization options may not be available on your vehicle. Only the options available will be displayed on the DIC. The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory , but may have been changed from their default state since then. The customization preferences [...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DISPLA Y LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear . Press the customization button until the DISPLA Y LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: ENGLISH (default): All messages will appear in English. FRANCAIS: All messages will appear in French. ESP ANOL: All messages will appear in Spanish. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button wh[...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3 ‑ 1 1 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display . Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: None of the doors will automatically unlock. DRIVER A T KEY OUT : Only the driver's door will unlock when the[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter . Y ou will not receive feedback when unlocking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 3 ‑ 5 for more information. Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display . Press [...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF . Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on. 30 SECONDS (default): The exterior lamps will stay on for 30 seconds. 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will stay on for one minute. 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps w[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display . Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will be set to a normal level. LOUD: The chime volume will be set to a loud level. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. There is no default for chime volume. The volume will stay at the last known setting. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button [...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 EASY EXIT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display . Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: DOOR BUTTON ONL Y : No automatic seat exit recall will occur . The recall will only occur after pressing the easy exit seat button. BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): If the features are enabled[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 MEMOR Y SEA T RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 ‑ 10 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEA T RECALL appears on the DIC display . Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: OFF (default): No remote memory seat recall will occur . ON: The driver's seat and, on some vehicles, the outside mirrors will automatically move to the stored driving position w[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 F ACTOR Y SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until F ACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display . Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: RESTORE ALL (default): The customization features will be set to their factory default settings. DO NOT RESTORE: The customization features will not be set to their factory default settings. T o select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displa[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Audio System(s) Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. { W ARNING: T aking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving. This system provides access to many audio and non audio listings. T o minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. . Set up the tone, speaker adjustments, and preset radio stations. For mo[...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting the Clock T o set the time and date: 1. T urn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press the O button to turn the radio on. 2. Press the H button to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour , minute, month, day , and year). 3. Press the softkey located under any one of the tabs to change that setting. 4. T o increase the time or date, do one of the following: . Press the softkey below the selected tab. . Press the ¨ SEEK button. . Press the FWD button. . T urn the f knob clockwise. 5. T o decrease the time or date, do one of the following: . Press the © SEEK button. . Press the s REV button. . T urn the f k[...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radio(s) Radio with CD/MP3 shown, Radio with CD/MP3/USB similar Radio with CD/MP3/DVD and USB The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 4-84[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD/MP3/DVD and USB may have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under , “ Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ” . If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/MP3/DVD and USB radio. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 4 ‑ 128 The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.). Manufactured under license from Dolby Laborat[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Noise Compensation T echnology: Vehicles with the L TZ package and a Bose ® Audio System include the Bose AudioPilot ® noise compensation technology . When turned on, AudioPilot ® continuously adjusts the audio system equalization, to compensate for background noise, so that music always sounds the same at the set volume level. This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can affect how well the music is heard. At higher volume settings, where the music is much louder than the background noise, there might be little or no adjustments by AudioPilot ® . T o activate: 1. Set the radio vo[...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is stopped. T une to favorite stations using the softkeys, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. See Defensive Driving on page 5 ‑ 2 . F A V (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio favorites page button (F A V button). Press the FA V button to go through up to six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favori[...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Setting the T one (Bass/Midrange/T reble) BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or T reble): T o adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the f knob until the tone control tabs display . Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey below the tab. T urn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting. Adjust the highlighted setting by pressing either SEEK arrow , FWD (forward), or s REV (reverse) button until the desired levels are obtained. If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. T o quickly adjust bass, midrange, or treble to the middle posi[...]

Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/F ADE (Balance/Fade): T o adjust balance or fade, press the f knob until the speaker control tabs display . Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey under the tab. T urn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting. Adjust the highlighted setting by pressing either SEEK arrow , FWD, or s REV button until the desired levels are obtained. T o quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle position, press the softkey under the BAL or F ADE tab for more than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the middle position. T o[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Undesired XM categories can be removed through the setup menu. T o remove an undesired category: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the softkey below the XM CA T tab. 3. T urn the f knob to display the category to be removed. 4. Press the softkey under the Remove tab until the category name along with the word Removed displays. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. Removed categories can be restored by pressing the softkey under the Add label when a removed category is displayed or by pressing the softkey under the Restore All label. Categories cannot be removed or added while the vehicle is moving faster than 8 km/h ([...]

Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radio Messages for XM Only See XM Radio Messages on page 4 ‑ 1 15 later in this section for further detail. Care of the CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD or DVD player . If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player mechanism. Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an attempt i[...]

Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Inserting a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing in 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and in 30 seconds for a DVD, depending on media type and format ranges. If the ignition or radio is turned off, while a CD is in the player , it stays in the player . When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD is controlled by the buttons on the radio faceplate or by the RSA unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 4 ‑ 138 for more information. The DVD/CD decks, [...]

Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 For Radios with CD/MP3/DVD and USB, press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds on the CD have played. If less than five seconds on the CD have played, the previous track plays. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If either arrow is held, or pressed multiple times, the player continues moving backward or forward through the tracks on the CD. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release to resume playing the track. The elapsed time of the track displays. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to ad[...]

Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at a time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack. Press the O button to turn the radio on. The radio can be heard through all of the vehicle speakers. Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, FM, or XM) by pressing the BAND button or the DVD/ CD AUX button to select CD slot, DVD slot, front, or rear auxiliary input (if available). If a playback device is plugged into the radio ’ s front auxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, the front seat passengers[...]

Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Player Error: There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. . It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play . . The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother , the CD should play . . The CD is dirty , scratched, wet, or upside down. . The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. . There could have been a problem while burning the CD. . The label could be caught in the CD player . If the CD is not playing correctly , for any other reason, try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer . If the radio displays an err[...]

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Ejecting a Disc Press the Z button on the radio to eject the disc. If a disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed, the radio reloads the disc after a short period of time. The disc is stored in the radio. The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically . If the RSA system is sourced to the DVD, the movie when reloaded into the DVD player begins to play again. In case loading and reading of a DVD or CD cannot be completed (unknown format, etc.), and the disc fails to eject, press and hold the DVD Z button more than five seconds to force the disc to eject. Playing a DVD DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to [...]

Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 s REV (Fast Reverse): Press to quickly reverse the CD or DVD at five times the normal speed. The radio displays the elapsed time while in fast reverse. T o stop fast reversing, press again. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. FWD (Fast Forward): Press to fast forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the elapsed time and fast forwards five times the normal speed. T o stop fast forwarding, press again. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display me[...]

Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu shows several tab options for DVD playing. Press the softkeys under any desired tab option during DVD playback. See the tab options listed after , for more information. The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control. See “ Remote Control ” , under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 4 ‑ 128 for more information. The Video Screen does not automatically power on when the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot. It must be manually turned on by the rear seat occupant through the remote control power bu[...]

Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 No Disc Inserted: This message displays, if no disc is present when the Z or DVD/CD AUX button is pressed on the radio. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. An external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer , MP3 player , CD player , or cassette tape player , etc. can be connected to the auxiliary input jack for use as another audio source. Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See Defensi[...]

Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 See “ Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s) ” later in this section, or “ Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks ” under , Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 4 ‑ 128 for more information. Using the USB Port Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage device or an iPod ® using the radio buttons and knobs. See Using an MP3 (Radios with CD) on page 4 ‑ 100 or Using an MP3 (Radios with CD and DVD) on page 4 ‑ 107 for information about how to connect and control a USB storage device or an iPod. USB Support The USB connector is located on the instrument panel or in the center console, and uses the USB 2.0 standard. USB Su[...]

Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CD ‐ R or CD ‐ RW Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 50 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 50 playlists. . Up to 255 files. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file extension. . AAC files stored on an iPod. . F A T16 . F A T32 Root Directory The root directory is treated as a folder . Files are stored in the root directory when t[...]

Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 File System and Naming The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name. T rack names longer than 32 characters or four pages are shortened. The display does not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename is not displayed. Preprogrammed Playlists CDs that have preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp ™ , MusicMatch ™ , or Real Jukebox ™ software can be accessed, however , there is no playlist editing cap[...]

Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 S c (Previous Folder): Press the softkey below S c to go to the first track in the previous folder . c T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below c T to go to the first track in the next folder . RDM (Random): MP3 files on the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order . T o use random, press the softkey under the RDM tab. Press the same softkey again to turn off random play . h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to have the files played in order by artist or album. The player scans the disc to sort the files by artist and album ID3 tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the [...]

Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Connecting a USB Storage Device or iPod ® The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. T o connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located on the instrument panel or in the center console. T o connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod ’ s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console. If the vehicle is on and the USB connection works, “ OK to disconnect ” and a GM logo may appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio's display . The iPod music appears on the radio ’ s display a[...]

Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below . T o use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below , or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed. 2. Press the softkey below the tab with the function on it to use that function. j (Pause): Press the softkey below j to pause the track. The tab appears raised when pause is being used. Press the softkey below j again to resume playback. Back: Press the softkey below the back tab to go back to [...]

Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 h (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below h to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: . Playlists . Artists . Albums . Genres . Songs . Composers T o select files: 1. Press the softkey below h . 2. T urn f to scroll through the list of menus. 3. Press f to select the desired menu. 4. T urn f to scroll through the folders or files in the selected menu. 5. Press f to select the desired file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the l[...]

Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Shuffle Functionality T o use Shuffle: Press the softkey below > , 2 , < or = to select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder . > (Shuffle Off): Press the softkey below 2 to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. 2 (Shuffle All Songs / Shuffle Songs): Press the softkey below = or < to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod. < (Shuffle Album): Press the softkey below > to shuffle all songs in the current album on an iPod. = (Shuffle Folder): Press the softkey below > to shuffle all songs i[...]

Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 CD ‐ R or CD ‐ RW Supported File and Folder Structure The DVD Player supports: . Up to 255 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 15 playlists. . Up to 40 sessions. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. The CD Player supports: . Up to 512 files and folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. USB Supported File and Folder Structure The radio supports: . Up to 700 folders. . Up to 8 folders in depth. . Up to 65,535 files. . Folder and file names up to 64 bytes. . Files with [...]

Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. No Folder When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder . The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT . When the disc contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no folders, all files are located under the root folder . The folder down and the folder up buttons search playlists first and then goes to the root folder . W[...]

Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp ™ , MusicMatch ™ , or Real Jukebox ™ software can be accessed, however , they cannot be edited using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port. Playing an MP3/WMA File From a Disc (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot, the rear seat operator can turn on the video screen and use the remote control to navigate the CD (tracks onl[...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display . Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist. T o listen to files by another artist, press the softkey located below either arrow tab. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order . Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the artist displays. T o change from playback by artist to playback by album: 1. Press the softkey located below the Sort By t[...]

Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio ’ s display . f (T une): Turn to select files. © SEEK: Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving backward through tracks. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next track. Press and hold or press multiple times to continue moving forward through tracks. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold to reverse playback quickly . Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release s [...]

Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 c (Folder View): Press the softkey below c to view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. T o browse and select files: 1. Press the softkey below c . 2. T urn f to scroll through the list of folders. 3. Press f to select the folder . If there is more than one folder , repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the folder is reached. 4. T urn f to scroll through the files in the selected folder . 5. Press f to select the file to be played. T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the so[...]

Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: . First softkey , first item in the list. . Second softkey , 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Third softkey , 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Fourth softkey , 10% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. . Fifth softkey , end of the list. Repeat Functionality T o use Repeat: Press the softkey below " or ' to select between Repeat All and Repeat T rack. " (Repeat All): Press the softkey below " to repeat all tracks. The tab appears lowered when Repeat All is[...]

Black plate (115,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. No XM Signal: The system is functioning correctly , but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM ™ signal. When the vehicle is moved into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortl[...]

Black plate (116,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . XM Not A vailable: If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer . Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth ® V ehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetooth capable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile to make and receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY position. The range of the Bl[...]

Black plate (117,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Bluetooth Controls Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 ‑ 140 for more information. b g (Push T o T alk) : Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. c x (Phone On Hook): Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions before pairing the c[...]

Black plate (118,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Pairing a Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Bluetooth ” . The system responds with “ Bluetooth ready ” followed by a tone. 3. Say “ Pair ” . The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number . The PIN number will be used in Step 4. 4. Start the Pairing process on the cell phone that will be paired to the vehicle. Reference the cell phone manufacturers user guide for information on this process. Locate the device named “ General Motors ” in the list on the cellular phone and follow the instructions on the cell phone to[...]

Black plate (119,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Deleting a Paired Phone 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Bluetooth ” . The system responds with “ Bluetooth ready ” followed by a tone. 3. Say “ Delete ” . The system asks which phone to delete followed by a tone. 4. Say the name of the phone to be deleted. If the phone name is unknown, use the “ List ” command for a list of all paired phones. The system responds with “ Would you like to delete <phone name>? Y es or No ” followed by a tone. 5. Say “ Y es ” to delete the phone. The system responds with “ OK, deleting <ph[...]

Black plate (120,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storing Name T ags The system can store up to thirty phone numbers as name tags that are shared between the Bluetooth and OnStar systems. The system uses the following commands to store and retrieve phone numbers: . Store . Digit Store . Directory Using the Store Command The store command allows a phone number to be stored without entering the digits individually . 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Store ” . The system responds with “ Store, number please ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the complete phone number to be stored at once with no pauses. .[...]

Black plate (121,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Digit Store Command The digit store command allows a phone number to be stored by entering the digits individually . 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Digit Store ” . The system responds with “ Please say the first digit to store ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. Continue entering digits until the number to be stored is complete. . If an unwanted number is recognized by the system, say “ Clear ” at any time to clear the last number . . T o hea[...]

Black plate (122,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Deleting Name T ags The system uses the following commands to delete name tags: . Delete . Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be deleted. T o use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Delete ” . The system responds with “ Delete, please say the name tag ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to be deleted. The system responds with “ Would you like to delete, <name tag>? Please say yes or no ” . . If the name tag is correct, say “ Y es ” to delete the name t[...]

Black plate (123,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Dial Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ Dial using <phone name> ” . “ Number please ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the entire number without pausing. . If the system recognizes the number , it responds with “ OK, Dialing ” and dials the number . . If the system does not recognize the number , it confirms the numbers followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “ Y es ” . The system responds with “ OK, Dialing ” and dials the number . If the number is not correct, say “[...]

Black plate (124,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Using the Call Command 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Call ” . The system responds with “ Call using <phone name>. Please say the name tag ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. . If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with “ OK, calling, <name tag> ” and dials the number . . If the system is unsure it recognizes the right name tag, it confirms the name tag followed by a tone. If the name tag is correct, say “ Y es ” . The system responds with “ OK, calling, <name tag> ”[...]

Black plate (125,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Call W aiting Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. . Press b g to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. . Press b g again to return to the original call. . T o ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action. . Press c x to disconnect the current call and switch to the call on hold. Three ‐ W ay Calling Three ‐ W ay Calling must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “ Rea[...]

Black plate (126,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ransferring a Call Audio can be transferred between the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. T o T ransfer Audio to the Cell Phone During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ T ransfer Call. ” The system responds with “ T ransferring call ” and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone. T o T ransfer Audio to the In-V ehicle Bluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected with the Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred. The connection process can take up to two minutes after th[...]

Black plate (127,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Sending a Number During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “ Ready ” followed by a tone. 2. Say “ Dial ” . The system responds with “ Say a number to send tones ” followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. . If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with “ OK, Sending Number ” and the dial tones are sent and the call continues. . If the system is not sure it recognized the number properly , it responds “ Dial Number , Please say yes or no? ” followed by a tone. If the number is correct, say “ Y es ” . The system responds with “ OK, Sending Number ” and the dial tones ar[...]

Black plate (128,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Clearing the System Unless information is deleted out of the in ‐ vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely . This includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the above sections on Deleting a Paired Phone and Deleting Name T ags. Other Information The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth ® SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 ‑ 19 for FCC information. R[...]

Black plate (129,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Parental Control The RSE system may have a Parental Control feature, depending on which radio the vehicle has. T o enable Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds to stop all system features such as: radio, video screen, RSA, DVD and/or CD. While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon displays. The radio can be turned back on with a single press of the power button, but the RSE system will remain under Parental Control. T o turn Parental Control off, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds. The RSE returns from where it was previously left and the padlock icon di[...]

Black plate (130,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Infrared transmitters are located at the rear of the RSE overhead console. The headphones shut off automatically to save the battery power if the RSE system and RSA are shut off or if the headphones are out of range of the transmitters for more than three minutes. If you move too far forward or step out of the vehicle, the headphones lose the audio signal. The headphones may automatically turn off after four hours of continuous use. T o adjust the volume on the headphones, use the volume control located on the right side. For optimal audio performance, the headphones must be worn correctly . Headphones should be worn with head[...]

Black plate (131,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks, located on the rear of the floor console, allow audio or video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system. Adapter connectors or cables (not included) might be required to connect the auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. Refer to the manufacturer ’ s instructions for proper usage. The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) is for the left audio input. The red jack (C) is for the right audio input. Power for auxiliary devic[...]

Black plate (132,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be heard through the following possible sources: . Wireless Headphones . V ehicle Speakers . V ehicle wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system, if the vehicle has this feature. The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones, if there is audio available. See “ Headphones ” earlier in this section for more information. The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the RSA system, if the vehicle has this feature. The DVD player can be selected as an audio source on the RSA system. See Rear Sea[...]

Black plate (133,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Remote Control T o use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control. If the remote control does not seem to be working, the batteries might need to be replaced. See “ Battery Replacement ” later in this section. Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the remote control. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD slot, the remote control power button can be used to turn on the video screen display and st[...]

Black plate (134,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 q (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when the display menu or a DVD menu is active. c (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, fast reversing, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. s (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the DVD. On some radios, play may be slowed down by pressing the play/pause button then pressing the fast forward button when the DVD is playing. The DVD continues playi[...]

Black plate (135,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the system between the DVD player and an auxiliary source. d (Camera): Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function vary for each disc. 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad provides the capability of direct chapter or track number selection. (Clear): Press this button within three seconds after entering a[...]

Black plate (136,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power . The ignition might not be turned ON/RUN or in ACC/ ACCESSORY . The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out. Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by pressing the display menu button on the remote control. In auxiliary mode, the picture moves or scrolls. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. The remote control does not work. Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window . Check the batteries to make[...]

Black plate (137,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tips and T roubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action I lost the remote and/or the headphones. See your dealer for assistance. The DVD is playing, but there is no picture or sound. Check that the RSE video screen is sourced to the DVD player . DVD Display Error Messages The DVD display error message depends on which radio is in the vehicle. The video screen can display one of the following: Disc Load/Eject Error: Displays when there are disc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: Displays if the disc is inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or if the disc is damaged. Disc Region Error: Displays if [...]

Black plate (138,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) V ehicles with this feature allow the rear seat passengers to listen to and control any of the music sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources. However , the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources the front seat passengers are not listening to (except on some radios where dual control is allowed). For example, rear seat passengers can control and listen to a CD through the headphones, while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers. The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones. The radio functionality is controlled by both the[...]

Black plate (139,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch between the radio (AM/FM), XM ™ (if equipped), CD, and if the vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary . © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM ™ (if equipped), press the left © or right ¨ seek arrow to go to the previous or to the next station or channel and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. Press and hold the left © or right ¨ seek arrow until the display flashes, to tune to an individual station. The display stops flashing after the buttons have not been pushe[...]

Black plate (140,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the V ehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle. Audio Steering Wheel Controls V ehicles with audio steering wheel controls could differ depending on the vehicle's options. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. w / x (Next / Previous): Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD/DVD, or to navigate an iPod ® or USB device. Radio T o select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and [...]

Black plate (141,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Navigating folders on an iPod or USB Device (V ehicles without a Navigation System): 1. Press and hold w or x while listening to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display . 2. Press and hold x to go back to the previous folder list. 3. Press and release w or x to scroll up or down the list. . T o select a folder, press and hold w , or press ¨ when the folder is highlighted. . T o go back further in the folder list, press and hold x . Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Main Audio Screen (V ehicles with a Navigation System) Press and release w or x to select the next or previous track wit[...]

Black plate (142,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 SRCE (Source/V oice Recognition): Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for vehicles with, DVD, front auxiliary , and rear auxiliary . For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition. See “ V oice Recognition ” in the Navigation System manual for more information. ¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM ™ . For vehicles with or without a navigation system: Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Press ¨ to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod [...]

Black plate (143,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 XM ™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time. Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with the vehicle's radio. This interference may occur when making or receiving phone calls, charging the phone's battery , or simply havin[...]

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Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 5 Driving Y our V ehicle Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 D r u n k D r i v i n g .... ............................... 5 - 2 Control of a V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 B r a k i n g ......................................... 5 - 4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 StabiliT rak ® S y s t e m ............................. 5 - 6 Locking Rear Axle . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Y our Driving, the Road, and the V ehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “ always expect the unexpected. ” The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2 ‑ 33 . { W ARNING: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready . In addition: . Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. These si[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Police records show that almost 40 percent of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. In recent years, more than 17,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol, with about 250,000 people injured. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive. Medical research shows th[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Braking If the vehicle is a T wo ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 36 . Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three ‐ fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might be less with one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another . Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part. So do alcohol, drugs, and frustration. But even in three ‐ fourth[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to drive away , ABS checks itself. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on. This is normal. If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 4 ‑ 37 . Along with ABS, the vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights come on accompanied by a 10 ‐ second[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same time. In many emergencies, steering can help more than even the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake press[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL OFF , SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, ST ABILITRAK OFF , SERVICE ST ABILITRAK. If these DIC messages appear , make sure the StabiliT rak system has not been turned off using the StabiliT rak on/off button. Then turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds, and then turn it back on again to reset the system. If any of these messages still appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle should be taken in for service. For more information on the DIC mess[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow , and you want to “ rock ” the vehicle to attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions where high wheel spin is required. See If Y our Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 5 ‑ 31 . T raction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. T raction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Locking Rear Axle V ehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow , mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low , this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most traction to move the vehicle. Steering Power Steering If the vehicle is a T wo ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, the vehicle can be steered but it will take more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. T raction in a curve depe[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by braking — if you can stop in time. But sometimes you cannot stop in time because there is no room. That is the time for evasive action — steering around the problem. The vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these. First, apply the brakes. See Braking on page 5 ‑ 4 . It is better to remove as much s[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Off-Road Recovery The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy . Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way , steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. T urn the steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 inches), about one-eighth turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway . Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. T o reduce the risk of dange[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are not rolling. In the steering or cornering skid, too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force. And in the acceleration skid, too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin. Remember: StabiliT rak ® helps avoid only the acceleration skid. See Stabil[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Off-Road Driving V ehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road driving. V ehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles with 20 ‐ inch tire/wheel assemblies should not be driven off-road except on a level, solid surface. The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off ‐ road usage. Always wear your safety belt and observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road and this is certainly true for off-road driving. At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills, your reflexes, perceptions, and[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by two bolts and 10 snaps accessible from underneath the front fascia. T o remove the air dam: 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. 2. With a flat ‐ blade tool, disengage the snaps. 3. After the bolts are removed and the snaps are disengaged, push forward on the air dam until it is free. Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front fascia lower air dam installed can cause improper air flow to the engine. Always be sure to replace the front[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . The heaviest things should be on the floor , forward of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. . Be sure the load is properly secured, so things are not tossed around. Y ou will find other important information under Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 and Tires on page 6 ‑ 63 . Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However , it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: . Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been specially s[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-roading requires some new and different skills. T une your senses to different kinds of signals. Y our eyes need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles. Y our ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds. Use your arms, hands, feet, and body to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce. Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-r oad driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to control the speed. At higher speeds: . Y ou approach [...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow , or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Some things to consider: . Is the path ahead clear? . Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead? . Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? . Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly? When driving over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs, or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands. Whe[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to climb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you might not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass, or shrubs. Consider this as you approach a hill: . Is there a constant incline, or does the hill get sharply steeper in places? . Is there good traction on the hillside, or will the surface [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. . Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. { W ARNING: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. Y ou could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert. If the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and you cannot make it up the hill: . Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards and apply the parking brake. . I[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill. If the vehicle has a transfer case with a N (Neutral) position, do not shift the transfer case to Neutral when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear . { W ARNING: If the vehicle has the two ‐ speed automatic transfer case, shifting the transfer case to Neutral can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. Things not to do when driving down a hill: . When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too steep to drive down might be too steep to drive across. The vehicle could roll over . . Never go downhill with the transmission in N (Neutral), called free-wheeling. The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fad[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. T o decide whether to try to drive across the incline, consider the following: { W ARNING: Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over . Y ou could be seriously injured or killed. If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline, do not drive across it. Find another route instead. . A hill that can be driven straight up or down might be too steep to drive across. When going straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base — the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels — reduces[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Stalling on an Incline { W ARNING: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over , you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. If the vehicle stalls when crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over , you will be right in its path. If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving in W ater { W ARNING: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water , it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over . Do not drive through rushing water . Heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before driving through it. Do not try it if it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe — you probably will not get through. Deep water can damage the axle and[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: . Drive defensively . . Do not drink and drive. . Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror . . Slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles because headlamps can only light up so much road ahead. . W atch for animals. . When tired, pull off the road. . Do not wear sunglasses. . Avoid staring directly into approaching headlamps. . Keep the windshield and all glass on your vehicle clean ?[...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep ‐ standing or flowing water . { W ARNING: Wet brakes can cause crashes. They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause pulling to one side. Y ou could lose control of the vehicle. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work normally . Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. Driving through flowing wa[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Before Leaving on a Long T rip T o prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer before departing. Things to check on your own include: . Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? . Wiper Blades: In good shape? . Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: All levels checked? . Lamps: Do they all work and are lenses clean? . Tires: Are treads good? Are tires inflated to recommended pressure? . Weather and Maps: Safe to travel? Have up-to-date maps? Highway Hypnosis Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings while driving. If you become tired or sleepy , fin[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. . Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear . { W ARNING: If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they would not work well. Y ou would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. Y ou could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. { W ARNING: Coasting downhill[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand. Drive with caution, whatever the condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too quickly causes the wheels to spin and makes the surface under the tires slick, so there is even less traction. T ry not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby . If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 . T o get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: . T urn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . . T ie a red cloth to an outside mirror . { W ARNING: Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to get inside. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: . Clear away snow from around [...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. If Y our V ehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rocking Y our V ehicle to Get It Out T urn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, shift into Four ‐ Wheel High or , if the vehicle has a two ‐ speed automatic transfer case, Four ‐ Wheel Low . For vehicles with StabiliTrak ® , turn the traction control part of the system off. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear , spinning the wheels as little as possible. T o prevent transmission wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator peda[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle. Y our vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty . For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. Loading the V ehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry . This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-i nstalled options. T wo labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry , the T ire and Loading Informati[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver's door open, you will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The T ire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 6 ‑ 63 an[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity . For example, if the “ XXX ” amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer , the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine ho[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Example 2 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = 750 lbs (136 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 250 lbs (1 13 kg) Example 3 Item Description T otal A V ehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) C Available Cargo Weight = 0 lbs (0 kg) 5-36[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver , passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door . The label shows the size of your vehicle's original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehi[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The Certification/Tire label also contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity . And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. { CAUTION: Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GA WR). If you do, parts on the vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life of the vehicle. Notice : Overloadin g the vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Do not overloa[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 W ARNING: (Continued) . When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. . Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to. There is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See “ Loading Y our V ehicle for Off-Road Driving ” under Off-Road Driving on page 5 ‑ 13 . Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle, here are some things you will need to know: Notice: If your vehicle does not have the snow plow prep package, adding a plow can damage your vehicle, and the repairs would not be covered by warranty . Unless your vehicl[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: . Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each. . For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle. Counter ballast must be properly secured so it will not move during driving. . Follow the snow plow manufacturer's recommendations regarding rear ballast. Rear ballast may be required to ensure a proper front and rear weight distribution ratio, even though the actual weight at the front axle may be less than the front axle ra[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory , such as a snow plow , is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W .B.)) /W .B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the front axle W .B. = V ehicle Wheelbase For example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft (305 cm), then: W = 700 lb (318 kg) A = 4 ft (122 cm) W .B. = 10 ft (305 c[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Y ou can add heavier equipment on the front of the vehicle if you compensate for it by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo towards the rear . This has the effect of reducing the load on the front. However , the front GA WR, rear GAWR, and the Gross V ehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded. { W ARNING: On some vehicles that have certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow , it may be possible to load the front axle to the front gross axle weight rating (GAWR) but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance. If your brakes can not work properly , you c[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions V ehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep package also have an emergency roof lamp provision package, RPO TRW . Wiring for the emergency roof lamp is provided above the overhead console. See Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp on page 4 ‑ 14 for switch location. T owing T owing Y our V ehicle T o avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 . T o tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behi[...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dinghy T owing T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case 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. T wo-wheel-drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case shoul d not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. T wo-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Four-wheel drive vehicles with a sin[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a T wo Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four-wheel drive vehicle with a two speed automatic transfer case: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park). 2. T urn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. { W ARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly [...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Dolly T owing Front T owing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Notice: If a two-wheel drive vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle with a single speed automatic transfer case is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Never tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. T wo-wheel-drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer case should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. T wo-wheel[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a T wo Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly . 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. { W ARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear T owing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) T wo-Wheel-Drive V ehicles and Four-Wheel Drive V ehicles with a Single Speed Automatic T ransfer Case Use the following procedure to dolly tow the vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly . 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 48 . 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 towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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 towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position. { W ARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral). 7. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “ Shifting into N (Neutral) ” under “ Four-Whe[...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Autoride ® With this feature, improved vehicle ride and handling is provided under a variety of passenger and loading conditions. The system is fully automatic and uses a computer controller to continuously monitor vehicle speed, wheel to body position, lift/dive and steering position of the vehicle. The controller then sends signals to each shock absorber to independently adjust the damping level to provide the optimum vehicle ride. Autoride also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, when activated, will provide additional control of the shock absorbers. This additional control results in better ride and handling characteris[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty . T o pull a trailer correctly , follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with the vehicle. T o identify the trailering capacity of the vehicle, read the information in “ Weight of the Trailer ” that appears later in this section. T railering is different than just driving the vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy . Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Important considerations that have to do with weight: . The weight of the trailer . The weight of the trailer tongue . The weight on the vehicle's tires . And the weight of the trailering combination Weight of the T railer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. Speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much the vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It can depend on any special equipment on the vehicle, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry . See “ Weight of the Trailer T ongue ” later in this section for more information. T railer weight rati[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Axle Ratio Maximum T railer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 5,200 lbs (2 359 kg) 1 1,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 5.3L V8 3.42 5,700 lbs (2 586 kg) 1 1,500 lbs (5 216 kg) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 8,200 lbs (3 720 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 1500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 1 1,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 5.3L V8 3.42 5,400 lbs (2 449 kg) 1 1,500 lbs (5 216 kg) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 6.2L V8 3.42 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg[...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Weight of the T railer T ongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross V ehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight. V ehicle options, equipment, passengers and cargo in the vehicle reduce the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry , which will also reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow . See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 for more information about the vehicle's maximum load capacity . T railer tongue weight ([...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle. T railering may be limited by the vehicle's ability to carry tongue weight. T ongue or kingpin weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR (Gross V ehicle Weight Rating) or the RGA WR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). See “ T otal Weight on the V ehicle's Tires ” later in this section for more information. After loading the trailer , weigh the trailer and then the tongue, sep[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Weight ‐ Distributing Hitch Adjustment A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of V ehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the spring bars should be adjusted so the distance (A) is the same after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle and adjusting the hitch. Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer . Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer . If the trailer being towed weighs up to[...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ow/Haul Mode Pressing this button at the end of the shift lever turns on and off the tow/ haul mode. This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/ haul mode is on. T ow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See T ow/Haul Mode on page 3 ‑ 39 for more information. T ow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See “ Weight of the Trailer ” earlier in the section. T ow/Haul is most useful under the following driving condition[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T railer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that is adequate for the weight of the trailer . Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted and maintained properly . Since the vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak ® , the trailer brakes cannot tap into the vehicle's hydraulic system. Integrated T railer Brake Control System The vehicle may have an Integrated T railer Brake Control (ITBC) system for electric trailer brakes. This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles with an Integrat[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The ITBC system is powered through the vehicle's electrical system. T urning the ignition off will also turn off the ITBC system. The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is in ON or in RUN. The ITBC system can only be used with trailers with electric brakes. { W ARNING: Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the ITBC system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking. There may be an increase in stopping distance or trailer instability which could result in personal injury or damage to the vehicle, trailer , or other property . An aftermarket controller may be available for use wi[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T railer Brake Control Panel A. Manual T railer Brake Apply Lever B. T railer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. See Instrument Panel on page 1 ‑ 2 . The control panel allows adjustment to the amount of output, referred to as trailer gain, available to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application the trailer brakes. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes. T railer Brake DIC Display Page The ITBC system displays m[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 All DIC warning and service messages must first be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the odometer trip stem or the DIC V ehicle Information button (if equipped) before the T railer Brake Display Page can be displayed and T railer Gain can be adjusted. TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed anytime the T railer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected or disconnected. T o adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of the T railer Gain adjustment buttons located on the T railer Brake Control Panel. Press and hold a gain button to cause the T railer Gain to contin[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Manual T railer Brake Apply The Manual T railer Brake Apply Lever is located on the T railer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply the trailer ’ s electric brakes independent of the vehicle ’ s brakes. This lever is used in the Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure to properly adjust the power output to the trailer brakes. Sliding the lever to the left will apply only the trailer brakes. The power output to the trailer is indicated in the T railer Brake Display Page in the DIC. If the vehicle ’ s service brakes are applied while using the Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever , the trailer output power will be the greater of th[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. Adjust the T railer Gain by using the gain adjustment (+ / -) buttons on the T railer Brake Control Panel. 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at about 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) and fully apply the Manual T railer Brake Apply lever . Adjusting trailer gain at speeds lower than 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) may result in an incorrect gain setting. 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just below the point of trailer wheel lock-up, indicated by trailer wheel squeal or tire smoke when a trailer wheel locks. T railer wheel lock-up may not occ[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. This message will continue as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer wiring. This message will also turn off if the driver acknowledges this message off. T o determine if the electrical fault is on the vehicle side or trailer side of the trailer wiring harness connection, do the following: 1. Disconnect the trailer wiring harness from the vehicle. 2. T urn the ignition OFF . 3. W ait ten seconds, then turn the ignition back to RUN. 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message re-appears, the electrical fault is on the vehicle side. If the CHECK[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driving with a T railer { W ARNING: When towing a trailer , exhaust gases may collect at the rear of the vehicle and enter if the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. T o maximize safety when towing a trailer: . Have the exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting a trip. . Never drive with the liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window open. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. . Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that b[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer . This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. Passing More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer . The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. T o move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possibl[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Parking on Hills { W ARNING: Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface. If parking the rig on a hill: 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn the wheels into the curb if facing downhill or into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels. 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. 4. Reapply the bra[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine 3. Shift into a gear 4. Release the parking brake 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance When T railer T owing The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer . See this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. It is a good idea to ins[...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Heavy-Duty T railer Wiring Harness Package The vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: . Y ellow: Left Stop/T urn Signal . Dark Green: Right Stop/T urn Signal . Brown: T aillamps . White: Ground . Light Green: Back-up Lamps . Red: Battery Feed* . Dark Blue: T railer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center , but the wires are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qual[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller . The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires near the data link connector for the trailer brake controller . The harness contains the following wires: . Dark Blue: Brake Signal to T railer Connector . Red/Black: Battery . Light Blue/White: Brake Switch . White: Ground It should be installed by your dealer or a qualified service center . If the vehicle is equipped with an ITBC, the blunt cuts exist, but are not connected further in the harne[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ......... .................................... 6-4 Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 California Perchlorate Materials R e q u i r e m e n t s ................................. 6 - 5 Doing Y our Own Service Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Fuel .............................................. ... 6-6 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Headlamp Aiming ... ............... .............. 6-55 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 T aillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up L a m p s ....................................... 6 - 5 9 License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-60 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ........... 6-61 Tires ............................ ................... [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 T i r e s ....................................... ... 6 - 1 1 5 Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Finish Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 V ehicle Identification ............................ 6-1 16 V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . . .[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer . Y ou will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non ‐ dealer/non ‐ retailer accessories are added to the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and safety , including such things as airbags, braking, stability , ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability , and electronic systems like antilock brakes, traction control, and stability control. Some of these accessories could even cause malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warra[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 California Proposition 65 W arning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts and systems, many fluids, and some component wear by-products contain and/or emit these chemicals. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary . For additional information, see ww[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See Maintenance Record on page 7 ‑ 15 . Adding Equipment to the Outside of the V ehicle Things added to the outside of the vehicle can affect the airflow around it. This can cause wind noise and can affect fuel economy and windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. T o help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasol[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 0), the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3), the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 6 ‑ 9 . In all other engines, use only unleaded gasoline. See Gasoline Octane on page 6 ‑ 7 . Gasoline Octane For all vehicles except those with the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher . If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 California Fuel If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, the vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance might be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the vehicle might fail a smog ‐ check test. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 ‑ 39 . If this occurs, return to your authorized dealer for diagnosis. If it is[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Also, your dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit ‐ related problems. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available in your area. We recommend that you use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier . However , E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also da[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM Specification D 5798. By definition, this means that fuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between 70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures that do not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveability and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on. T o ensure quick starts in the wintertime, the E85 fuel must be formulated properly for your climate according to ASTM specification D 5798. If you have trouble starting on E85, it could be because the E85 fuel is not properly formulated for your climate. If this happens, switching to gasoline or adding gasoline to th[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Filling the T ank { W ARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries. T o help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the fuel pump island. Turn off the engine when refueling. Do not smoke near fuel or when refueling the vehicle. Do not use cellular phones. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel. Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling the vehicle. This is against the law in some places. Do not re-enter the vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep children away from the fuel pump; never let children pump fuel. The tethered fuel cap is located [...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o open the fuel door , push the rearward center edge in and release and it will open. T o remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly counterclockwise. The fuel cap has a spring in it; if the cap is released too soon, it will spring back to the right. While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door . { W ARNING: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly . If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if the tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather . Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop. Then unscre[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays if the fuel cap is not properly installed. { W ARNING: If a fire starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately . Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Y our dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly . This may cause the malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage the fuel tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 4 ?[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Checking Things Under the Hood { W ARNING: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber . Y ou or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. Hood Release T o open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly . Then bring the hood from full open to within 6 inches (152 mm) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood. 6-15[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is what you will see: 6-16[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 ‑ 21 . B. Coolant Surge T ank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 6 ‑ 30 . C. Remote Positive (+) T erminal. See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 46 . D. Battery on page 6 ‑ 45 . E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “ When to Add Engine Oil ” under Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 17 . F . Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See “ Checking the Fluid Level ” under Automatic T ransmission Fluid (4-Speed T ransmission) on page 6 ‑ 23 or Automatic T ransmission Fluid (6-Speed T ransmission) on page 6 ‑ 26 . G. Remote Negative ( − ) T erminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 6 ‑ 4[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity , see Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 . Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. Add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range. [...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: . GM6094M Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. . SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity , or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. . American Petroleum Institute (API) starburst symbol Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container . This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certi[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter . This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature, and not on mileage. Based on driving conditions, the mileage at which an oil change is indicated can vary considerably . For the oil life system to work properly , the system must be reset every time the oil is changed. On some vehicles, when the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on to indicate that an oil change is necessary . See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 ?[...]

Black plate (21,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset as follows: 1. T urn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds. 3. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If the display shows 100%, the system is reset. See DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 48 or DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) on page 4 ‑ 55 . If the vehicle has a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message and it comes back on when the vehicle is started and/or the OIL LIFE REMAINING is near 0%, the Engine Oil Life System has not reset. Repeat the procedure[...]

Black plate (22,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/ filter assembly . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 . 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover . 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/filter sealing surfaces and the housing. 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter . 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 6-22[...]

Black plate (23,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off. Automatic T ransmission Fluid (4-Speed T ransmission) When to Check and Change Automatic T ransmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Reco[...]

Black plate (24,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealer service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: T oo much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. T oo little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if checking the transmission fluid. W ait at least 30 minutes before[...]

Black plate (25,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Locate the transmission dipstick handle with this graphic which is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for more information on location. 2. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Push it back in all the way , wait three seconds and then pull it back out again. 4. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or [...]

Black plate (26,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Add Automatic T ransmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If the fluid level is low , add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter (1 Pint). Do not overfill. Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage the vehicle[...]

Black plate (27,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Automatic T ransmission Fluid Notice: T oo much or too little fluid can damage the transmission. T oo much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. T oo little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat. Be sure to get an accurate reading if checking the transmission fluid. Before checking the fluid level, prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Start the engine and park the vehicle on a level surface. Keep the engine running. 2. Apply the parking brake and place the shift lever in P (Park). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the sh[...]

Black plate (28,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 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. Perform the hot check procedure at the first opportunity . Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is between 27°C and 32°C (80°F and 90°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for more information. 2. Flip th[...]

Black plate (29,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check. The fluid level rises as fluid temperature increases, so it is important to ensure the transmission temperature is within range. 1. Locate the transmission dipstick at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for more informat[...]

Black plate (30,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously . Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still inconsistent, contact your dealer . Cooling System If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 5.3L Engine shown, 6.0L and 6.2L Engine similar A. Coolant Surge T ank B. Coolant Surge T ank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) 6-30[...]

Black plate (31,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle. Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion[...]

Black plate (32,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 What to Use { W ARNING: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. The vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be add[...]

Black plate (33,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL ® coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ?[...]

Black plate (34,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Add Coolant to the Surge T ank { W ARNING: Y ou can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. { W ARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury . Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. { W ARNING: Steam and scalding liquids from a h[...]

Black plate (35,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Y ou can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. T urn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark. 6-35[...]

Black plate (36,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. W atch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower . If the level is lower , add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. V erify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary , repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is n[...]

Black plate (37,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are running. If the engine is overheating, both fans should be running. If they are not, do not continue to run the engine and have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by the vehicle warranty . See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency . Notice: If the engine catches fire while driving with no coolant, the vehicle can be badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be cove[...]

Black plate (38,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEA TED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEA TED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. If an engine overheat warning is displayed but no steam can be seen or heard, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when the vehicle: . Climbs a long hill on a hot day . . Stops after high-speed driving. . Idles for long periods in traffic. . T ows a trailer. See T owing a T railer on page 5 ‑ 50 . If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: 1. T urn the air conditioning[...]

Black plate (39,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, you will notice a loss in power and engine performance. This operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency . Driving extended miles (km) and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided. Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attemp[...]

Black plate (40,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Power Steering Fluid If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired. How to Check Power Steering Fluid T o check the power steering fluid: 1. T urn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir cle[...]

Black plate (41,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield W asher Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions before use. Use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing. Adding W asher Fluid The vehicle has a low washer fluid message in the DIC that comes on when the washer fluid is low . The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When the W ASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displays, you will need to add washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir . Open the cap with the washer symbol on[...]

Black plate (42,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 for the location of the reservoir . There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: . The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear . When new linings are installed, the fluid level goes back up. . A fluid leak in the brake hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake hydraulic system fixed, since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes will not work well. Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not[...]

Black plate (43,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir . See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 ‑ 16 . The fluid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark. What to Add Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container . See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir . { [...]

Black plate (44,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Brake Wear This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time the vehicle is moving, except when applying the brake pedal firmly . { W ARNING: The brake wear warning sound means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to a crash. When the brake wear warning sound is heard, have the vehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair . Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brake squ[...]

Black plate (45,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts. When parts of the braking system are replaced — for example, when the brake linings wear down and new ones are installed — be sure to get new approved replacement parts. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly . For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for the vehicle, the balance between the front and rear brakes can change — for the worse.[...]

Black plate (46,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Jump Starting If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely . { W ARNING: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: . They contain acid that can burn you. . They contain gas that can explode or ignite. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly , some or all of these things can hurt you. Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costl[...]

Black plate (47,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Notice: If you leave the radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the warranty . Always turn off the radio and other accessories when jump starting the vehicle. 3. T urn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets. T urn off the radio and all the lamps that are not needed. This avoids sparks and helps save both batteries. And it could save the radio! 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( − ) terminal locations on t[...]

Black plate (48,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { 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 flame near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if you need more light. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) Be sure the battery has enough water . Y ou do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low , add water to take care of that first. If yo[...]

Black plate (49,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly . Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running. 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Before you connect the cables, here are some basic things you should know . Positive (+) will go to positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. Negative ( − ) will go to a heavy , unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not connect positive (+) to negative ( − ) or [...]

Black plate (50,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( − ) cable to the remote negative ( − ) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery . 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1 1. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery . If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order , electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty . Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order , making sure that the cables do not touch[...]

Black plate (51,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 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 red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery . 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover , if the vehicle has one, to its original position. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an[...]

Black plate (52,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Lubricant 1500 Series 2500 Series T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. . For all 4.8L, 5.3L 1500 series and all 6.2L all wheel drive 1500 series luxury model applications , the proper level is from 0.04 inch to 0.75 inch (1.0 mm to 19.0 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. 6-52[...]

Black plate (53,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . For all 6.0L 1500 series and all 6.2L non ‐ all wheel drive 1500 series luxury model applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. . The proper fill level for the 2500 series is from 0 to 1/2 inch (0 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located at the front of the axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. There are two additional systems that need lubrication. T ransfer [...]

Black plate (54,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant T o get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. 1500[...]

Black plate (55,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 All except 1500 Series A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug . When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level from 0 (0 mm) to 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) below the filler plug hole. . When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps have been preset at the factory and should need no further adjus[...]

Black plate (56,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your dealer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted. It is possible however , to re-aim the headlamps as described. The vehicle should: . Be placed so the headlamps are 25 ft. (7.6 m) from a light colored wall. . Have all four tires on a level surface which is level all the way to the wall. . Be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall. . Not have any snow , ice, or mud on it. . Be fully assembled and all other work stopped while headlamp aiming is being performed. . Be normally loaded with a full tank of fuel and one person or 160 lbs (75 kg) sitting on the driver seat. [...]

Black plate (57,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 4. At a wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall or flat surface the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4. Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. T urn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface. 7. Locate the vertica[...]

Black plate (58,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 ‑ 60 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer . Halogen Bulbs { W ARNING: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. Y ou or others could be injured. Be sure to read and foll[...]

Black plate (59,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T aillamps, T urn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. A. T aillamp/Stoplamp B. Back-up Lamp C. T urn Signal Lamp/ T aillamp T o replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Power Liftgate on page 3 ‑ 15 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly . 3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until the inner pins on the taillamp assembly are disengaged from the vehicle. 4. Press the release tab, if bulb socket has one, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly . 5[...]

Black plate (60,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 License Plate Lamp 1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license plate lamps to the molding that is part of the liftgate. 2. T wist and pull the license plate lamp forward through the molding opening. 3. T urn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Replacement Bulbs If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-Up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp W5W Rear T urn Signal Lamp, T aillamp, and Stoplamp 3057 For replacement bu[...]

Black plate (61,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. T o replace the wiper blade assembly: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from the windshield. 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the blade, and turn the blade assembly away from the arm connector . 3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the locked position. For the proper type and size, see Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 7[...]

Black plate (62,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position, so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle. 3. T urn the wiper blade assembly , and pull it off of the wiper arm. Hold the wiper arm in position and push the blade away from the wiper arm. 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. 6-62[...]

Black plate (63,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tires Y our new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle W arranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer . { W ARNING: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. . Overloading your vehicle's tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. Y ou could have an air-out and a serious accident. See Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) . Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tir[...]

Black plate (64,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 20 ‐ Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 20 ‐ inch P275/ 55R20 size tires, they are classified as touring tires and are designed for on road use. The low ‐ profile, wide tread design is not recommended for off ‐ road driving. See Off-Road Driving on page 5 ‑ 13 , for additional information. Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P ‐ Metric and a L T ‐ Metric tire sidewall. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combinati on of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire[...]

Black plate (65,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performanc e Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) DOT (Department of T ransportation) : The Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. (D) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and pl[...]

Black plate (66,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Light T ruck (L T -Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size : The tire size code is a combinati on of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description. See the “ T ire Size ” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performanc e Criteria Specification) : Original equipment tires designed to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load : Maximum load that can be carried an[...]

Black plate (67,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 (F) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 72 and Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P ‐ Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a pa[...]

Black plate (68,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire (A) Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters L T as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. T ire and Rim Association. (B) Tire Width : The three ‐ digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. (C) Aspect Ratio : A two ‐ digit number that indicates the tire height ‐ to ‐ width measurem ents. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as shown in item C of the light truck (L T ‐ Metric) tire illustration, [...]

Black plate (69,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire T erminology and Definitions Air Pressure : The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight : This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples of optional accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air conditioning. Aspect Ratio : The relationship of a tire's height to its width. Belt : A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinfo[...]

Black plate (70,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 GA WR RR : Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . Intended Outboard Sidewall : The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) : The metric unit for air pressure. Light T ruck (L T ‐ Metric) Tire : A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Load Index : An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire. Maximum Inflation Pressure : The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the side[...]

Black plate (71,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Recommended Inflation Pressure : V ehicle manufacturer's recommended tire inflation pressure as shown on the tire placard. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 ‑ 72 and Loading the V ehicle on page 5 ‑ 33 . Radial Ply Tire : A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Rim : A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall : The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead. Speed Rating : An alphanume ric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate. T raction : The friction[...]

Black plate (72,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Inflation - Tire Pressure If your vehicle is a T wo ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. T ires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively . Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under ‐ inflation or over ‐ inflation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under ‐ inflation), you can get the following: . T oo much flexing . T oo much heat . Tire overloading . Premature or irregular wear . Poor handling . Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air (over ‐ infla tion), you can get the following: . Unusual wear . Poor handling . Ro[...]

Black plate (73,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check tire pressure. Y ou cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated. Check the tire's inflation pressure when the tires are cold. Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label, no[...]

Black plate (74,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under ‐ inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Y our vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly . The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will cont[...]

Black plate (75,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the TPMS illuminates the low tire pressure warning light located on the instrument panel cluster . At the same time a message to check the pressure in a specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC) display . The low tire pressure warning light and the DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the tires are 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 DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) on page 4 ?[...]

Black plate (76,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light flashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning message is also displayed. The low tire warning light and DIC warning message come on at each ignition cycle until the problem is corrected. Some of the conditions that can cause the malfunction light and DIC message to come on are: . One of the road tires has been replaced with the spare tire. The spare tire does not have a TPMS se[...]

Black plate (77,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/ wheel position by increasing or decreasing the tire's air pressure. If increasing the tire's air pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire's sidewall. T o decrease air-pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure gauge, or a key . Y ou have two minutes to match the first tire/wheel position, and five minutes overall to match all four tire/ wheel positions. If it takes longer than two minutes, to match the first tire and wheel, or more than five minutes to match all four tire an[...]

Black plate (78,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect your vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of wear or damage. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 6 ‑ 79 for more information. T ires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 ‑ 3 . The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new . Any time you notice unusual wear , rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignme[...]

Black plate (79,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 . Make sure the spare tire is stored securely . Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, tighten the cable. See Storing a Flat or Spa[...]

Black plate (80,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Y ou need new tires if any of the following statements are true: . Y ou can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. . Y ou can see cord or fabric showing through the tire's rubber . . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. . The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. . The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage. The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they are not being used. This is also true for the spare tire, if your vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fast this[...]

Black plate (81,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle might not handle properly , and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types could also cause damage to your vehicle. Be sure to use the same size, brand, and type of tires on all wheels. Y our vehicle may have a different size spare than the road tires (those originally installed on your vehicle). When new , your vehicle included a spare tire and wheel assembly with a similar overall diameter as your vehicle's road tires and wh[...]

Black plate (82,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability , and resistance to rollover . Additionally , if your vehicle has electronic systems such as anti ‐ lock brakes, rollover airbags, traction control, and electronic stability control, the performance of these systems can be affected. { W ARNING: If you add different sized wheels, your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for [...]

Black plate (83,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 All Passenger Car Tires Must Conform to Federal Safety Requirements In Addition T o These Grades. T readwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1½) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however , and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate. [...]

Black plate (84,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis. However , if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other , the alignment might need to be checked. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly r[...]

Black plate (85,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. Y ou could have a collision in which you or others could be injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for replacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 8[...]

Black plate (86,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tire Chains If your vehicle is a Two ‐ mode Hybrid, see the T wo ‐ mode Hybrid manual for more information. { W ARNING: If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. T ire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts. The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash. (Continued) W ARNING: (Continued) Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer [...]

Black plate (87,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle's tires properly . If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly . But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. T ake your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly . Steer to maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane. A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a [...]

Black plate (88,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Changing a Flat Tire If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 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 Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4 ‑ 3 . { W ARNING: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. Y ou and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. T o help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1. Set the parking brake firmly . 2. Put the shift lever in P (Park). (Continued) W A[...]

Black plate (89,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block B. Flat T ire The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and T ools The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray , which is located on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). Regular Wheelbase shown, Extended Wheelbase similar 1. Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling up on the finger depression under the jack symbol. 6-89[...]

Black plate (90,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. 3. T urn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut (C) counterclockwise. The tools you will be using include the following: A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Jack Handle D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench 6-90[...]

Black plate (91,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T o access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: A. Hoist Assembly B. Hoist Shaft C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle Extensions E. Wheel Wrench F . Hoist Cable G. T ire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare T ire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension T ool K. Spare T ire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2. T o remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key , turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out. 6-91[...]

Black plate (92,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D) connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 5. T urn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lowe[...]

Black plate (93,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you, to assist in reaching the spare tire. 7. T ilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer . Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. 6-93[...]

Black plate (94,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and latch. 8. Put the spare tire near the flat tire. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 for more information. 2. If your vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out. 6-94[...]

Black plate (95,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the wheel. 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. T urn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A. Front Position B. Rear Position 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. 6-95[...]

Black plate (96,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Front Position – 1500 Models Front Position – 2500 Models Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. 6-96[...]

Black plate (97,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Position – 1500 Models Rear Position – All Other Models Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jacking pad provided on the rear 6-97[...]

Black plate (98,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 axle. T urn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. { W ARNING: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. { W ARNING: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. T o help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the ve[...]

Black plate (99,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. { W ARNING: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency , use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later , if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 6 ‑ 88 . 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel a[...]

Black plate (100,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 { W ARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 for original equipment wheel nut torque specifications. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. T o avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the p[...]

Black plate (101,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Secondary Latch System Y our vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down. See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools on page 6 ‑ 104 . { W ARNING: Before beginning this procedure read all the instructions. Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt. Read and follow the instructions listed next. T o release the spare tire from the secondary [...]

Black plate (102,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other . 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that the jack is balanced securely . 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the rear bumper . 6-102[...]

Black plate (103,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. T urn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 1 1. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. { W ARNING: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack[...]

Black plate (104,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and T ools { W ARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury . In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a flat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up can damage the wheel. Always stow the wheel with the valve stem pointing down and have the wheel/tire repaired as soon as possible. Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier . Refer to the following grap[...]

Black plate (105,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 G. T ire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare T ire/Flat Tire (V alve Stem Pointed Down) I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension T ool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear . 2. T ilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/ wheel retainer (G) from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the center of the wheel. T ilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown. 4. Insert the o[...]

Black plate (106,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. Y ou cannot overtighten the cable. 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely . Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock. 9. Reinstall the hoist shaft access cover. T o store the tools, do the following: A. Wheel Blocks B. T ool Bag with Jack T ools C. Retaining Bracket D. Wing Nut Retaining [...]

Black plate (107,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver's side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4. T urn the jack knob (G) clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket. 5. Use the retaining bracket (C) to fasten the tool bag (B) on the stud and turn the wing nut (D) clockwise to secure. 6. Return the storage tray to its original stored position. Spare Tire Y our vehicle, when new , had a fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation pressure regularly . See Inflation [...]

Black plate (108,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare tire is correctly inflated. Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle. This way , the spare tire will be available in case you need it again. Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because they will not fit. Keep your spare tire and its wheel together . If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your vehicle's original road tires and wheels in size and type, do not include the spare in the tire rotation. Appearance Care Interio[...]

Black plate (109,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Products that remove odors from the vehicle's upholstery and clean the vehicle's glass can be obtained from your dealer . Do not clean the vehicle using: . A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. . A stiff brush. It can cause damage to the vehicle's interior surfaces. . Heavy pressure or aggressive rubbing with a cleaning cloth. Use of heavy pressure can damage the interior and does not improve the effectivene ss of soil removal. . Laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers can leave residue that streaks and attracts dirt. For liquid cleaners, about 20 drops per[...]

Black plate (110,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary . When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface. After the cleaning process has been completed, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet. Leather A soft cloth dampened with water can be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary , a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used. Allow the leather to [...]

Black plate (11 1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry . { W ARNING: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water . Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer , seal better , and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather frequent application may be required. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . W ashing Y our V ehicle The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by [...]

Black plate (112,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely . If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of power washers exceeding 1,200 psi (8 274 kPa) can result in damage or removal of paint and decals. Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water , a soft cloth and a car washing soap to cl[...]

Black plate (113,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. T o help keep the paint finish looking new , keep the vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster . Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However , chrome polish may be used on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary . Use special care with aluminum trim. T o avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum. A coating of wax[...]

Black plate (114,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and T rim The vehicle may have either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water . Rinse with clean water . After rinsing thoroughly , dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after driving on roads that have been sprayed with magnesium, calcium or sodium chloride. These chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. Always wash the vehicle's chrome with soap and water after exposure. Notice: Using strong soa[...]

Black plate (115,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Tires T o clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner . Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing, always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on the vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the vehicle warranty . Finish Damage Any [...]

Black plate (116,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Identification V ehicle Identification Number (VIN) This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver side. It can be seen through the windshield from outside. The VIN also appears on the Certification/T ire and Service Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code identifies the vehicle's engine, specifications, and replacement parts. See “ Engine Specifications ” under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 ‑ 125 for the vehicle's engine code. Service Parts Identification [...]

Black plate (117,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to the vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle and the damage would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty . Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery , even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing Y our Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 ‑ 99 and Adding Equipment to Y our Airbag-Equippe[...]

Black plate (118,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses and Circuit Breakers If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 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. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Jus[...]

Black plate (119,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module 5 Dome Lamps, Driver Side T urn Signal 6 Driver Side T urn Signal, Stoplamp Fuses Usage 7 Instrument Panel Back Lighting 8 Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp 9 Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock 10 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) 1 1 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) 12 Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp 13 Rear Climate Controls 14 Power Mirror 15 Body Control Module (BCM) 16 Accessory Power Outlets 17 Interior Lamps 18 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) 19 R[...]

Black plate (120,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Usage 23 Rear Wiper 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature) Circuit Breaker Usage L T DR Driver Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Harness Connector Usage L T DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. T op View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 6-120[...]

Black plate (121,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upfitter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power Window Circuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Seat Circuit Breaker CB3 Driver Seat Circuit Breaker CB4 Rear Sliding Window Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the driver side of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. If the vehicle is a T wo-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more informati[...]

Black plate (122,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Usage 1 Right T railer Stop/Turn Lamp 2 Electronic Stability Suspension Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust 3 Left T railer Stop/T urn Lamp 4 Engine Controls 5 Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Fuses Usage 6 T railer Brake Controller 7 Front W asher 8 Oxygen Sensors 9 Antilock Brakes System 2 10 Trailer Back-up Lamps 1 1 Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp 12 Engine Control Module (Battery) 13 Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) 14 T ransmission Control Module (Battery) 15 V ehicle Back-up Lamps 16 Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp 17 Air Conditioning Compressor 18 Oxygen Sensors 19 Transmission Controls (Ign[...]

Black plate (123,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Usage 25 Trailer Park Lamps 26 Driver Side Park Lamps 27 Passenger Side Park Lamps 28 Fog Lamps 29 Horn 30 Passenger Side High-Beam Headlamp 31 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 32 Driver Side High-Beam Headlamp 33 Daytime Running Lamps 2 34 Sunroof 35 Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent System 36 Windshield Wiper 37 SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) 38 Electric Adjustable Pedals 39 Climate Controls (Battery) 40 Airbag System (Ignition) 41 Amplifier 42 Audio System 43 Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise Control Fuses Usage 44 Liftgate Release 45 Airbag System (Battery) 46 Instrument Panel Cluster 47 Not Used 48 Auxiliary Climate C[...]

Black plate (124,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 J-Case Fuses Usage 61 Antilock Brake System 1 62 Starter 63 Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) 64 Left Bussed Electrical Center 1 65 Electric Running Boards 66 Heated Windshield W asher System 67 Transfer Case 68 Stud 1 (T railer Connector Battery Power) 69 Mid-Bussed Electrical Center 1 70 Climate Control Blower 71 Power Liftgate Module 72 Left Bussed Electrical Center 2 Relays Usage F AN HI Cooling Fan High Speed F AN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed F AN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps A/C CMPRSR Air Conditioning Compressor STRTR Starter PWR/TRN Powertrain FUEL PMP Fuel Pump PRK LAMP Parking La[...]

Black plate (125,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 5.3L V8 18.3 qt 17.3 L 6.0L V8 1500 Series 17.9 qt 16.9 L 6.0L V8 2500 Series 17.4 qt 16.5 L 6.2L V8 17.6 qt 16.7 L E[...]

Black plate (126,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Application Capacities English Metric T ransfer Case Fluid 1.6 qt 1.5 L Wheel Nut T orque 140 lb ft 190 Y † Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling. Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code T ransmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Iron Block) 0 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management ™ (Aluminum Block) 3 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 6.0L V8 with Active Fuel Management ™ (Aluminum Bloc[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........................ .... 7-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 1 Maintenance Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Maintenance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15 7-1[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, recommended fluids, and lubricants are necessary to keep this vehicle in good working condition. Damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance might not be covered by the vehicle warranty . As the vehicle owner , you are responsible for the scheduled maintenance in this section. We recommend having your dealer perform these services. Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy , and reduces vehicle emissions for better air quality . Because of all the different ways people use[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 At your dealer , you can be certain that you will receive the highest level of service available. Y our dealer has specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 7 ‑ 13 . We recommend the use of genuine parts from your dealer . Rotation of New Tires T o maintain ride, handling, and performance of the vehicle, it is important that the first rotation service[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays, certain services, checks, and inspections are required. The services described for Maintenance I should be performed at every engine oil change. The services described for Maintenance II should be performed when: . Maintenance I was performed the last time the engine oil was changed. . It has been 10 months or more since the Change Engine Oil Soon message has displayed or since the last service. Maintenance I . Change engine oil and filter . See Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 17 . An Emission Control Service. . Engine coolant level check. See Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 31 . . Windshi[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear , cracking, or contamination and windshield and wiper blade cleaning, if contaminated. See Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades on page 6 ‑ 1 13 . Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 6 ‑ 61 . . Body hinges and latches, key lock cylinders, folding seat hardware, and liftgate hinges, linkage, and handle pivot points lubrication. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 ‑ 1 1 . More frequent lubrication may be required when vehicle is exposed to a corrosive environment. Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a cl[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Once a Y ear . Starter switch check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 9 . . Parking brake and automatic transmission P (Park) mechanism check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 9 . . Automatic transmission shiftlock control system check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 9 . . Ignition transmission lock check. See Owner Checks and Services on page 7 ‑ 9 . . Hood and liftgate gas strut support service. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear , corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of gas strut. Replace as necessary with genuine parts from your deal[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case output seals. High pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer case fluid. Contaminated fluid will decrease the life of the transfer case and should be replaced. . Evaporative control system inspection. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook ‐ up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly . Replace as needed. An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter . Reset oil life system. • • Engine coolant level check. • • Windshield washer fluid level check. • • T ire inflation pressures check. • • T ire wear inspection. • • Rotate tires. • • Fluids visual leak check. • • Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). • • Brake system inspection. • • Steering and suspension inspection. • Chassis components lubrication. • Engine cooling system inspection. • Windshield wiper blades inspection. • Body components lubrication. ?[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Owner Checks and Services Starter Switch Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly . If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 3 ‑ 48 . Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. T ry to start the engine in each gear . The vehicle should start only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your dealer for service.[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Ignition T ransmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. . The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in P (Park). . The ignition key should come out only in LOCK/OFF . Contact your dealer if service is required. Parking Brake and Automatic T ransmission P (Park) Mechanism Check { W ARNING: When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Y ou or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regula[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. T o determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on page 6 ‑ 17 . Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL ® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 6 ‑ 31 . Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12377967, in Canada[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). T ransfer Case (Four ‐ Wheel Drive) DEXRON ® -VI Automatic T ransmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (T wo-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 1095351 1). Hood Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Usage Fluid/Lubricant Outer T ailgate Handle Pivot Points Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Con[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number , or specification can be obtained from your dealer . Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12621258 41-1 10 Wiper Blades Front – 21.6 in (55.0 cm) 25877402 — Rear – 1 1.8 in (30.0 cm) 25820122 — *15908915 (A3085C) high-capacity air cleaner filter may be substituted. 7-13[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the T wo-mode Hybrid manual for more information. 7-14[...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-15[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-16[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-17[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed 7-18[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) U s e r s .......... ................ ............ ... 8 - 6 Customer Assistance Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Scheduling Service Appointments . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Courtesy Transpor[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Y our satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally , any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments. Sometimes, however , despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur . If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE: Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management. Normally , concerns can be quickly resolved at that level. If the matter [...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However , if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you can file with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line ® Program to enforce your rights. The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Although you may be required to resort to this informal disp[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have been addressed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and T wo, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its participation in a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program. General Motors of Canada Limited has committed to binding arbitration of owner disputes involving factory-related vehicle service claims. The program provides for the review of the facts involved by an impartial third party arbiter , and may include an informal hearing before the arbiter . The program is designed so that the entire dispute settlement[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Online Owner Center Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) — www .chevyownercenter .com Information and services customized for your specific vehicle — all in one convenient place. . Digital owner manual, warranty information, and more . Store online service and maintenance records . Chevrolet dealer locator for service nationwide . Exclusive privileges and offers . Recall notices for your specific vehicle . OnStar ® and GM Cardmember Services Earnings summaries Other Helpful Links Chevrolet — www .chevrolet.com Chevrolet Merchandise — www .chevymall.com Help Center — www .chevrolet.com/pages/mds/ helpcenter/faq.do . F AQ . Co[...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Customer Assistance for T ext T elephone (TTY) Users T o assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use T ext T elephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center . Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However , if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Ce[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Mexico, Central America, and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V . Customer Assistance Center Av . Ejercito Nacional #843 Col. Granada C.P . 1 1520, Mexico, D.F . 01-800-466-0800 Long Distance: 01 1-52-53 29 0800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program is available to qualified applicants for cost reimbursement of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle, such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift for the vehicle. For more information on the limited offer , visit www .gmmobility .com or call the GM Mobility As[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 . Model, year , color , and license plate number of the vehicle . Odometer reading, V ehicle Identification Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle . Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/160 000 km (100,000 miles), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a person driving the vehicle without permission from the owner is not covered. Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New V ehicle Limited W arranty . Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any t[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance . Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. . Legal fines. . Mounting, dismounting, or changing of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices. . T owing or services for vehicles driven on a non-public road or highway . Services Specific to Canadian ‐ Purchased V ehicles . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement is approximately $5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted. Propane and other fuels are not provided through this service. . Lock-Out Service: V ehicle registration is required. . T rip Routing Service: Detailed maps of North America are provided when requested either[...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately , keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety related. If it is, please call your dealership, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests you to bring the vehicle for service, you are urged to do so as ea[...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Public T ransportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, and public transportation is used instead of the dealer's shuttle service, the expense must be supported by original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for information regarding the allowance amounts for reimbursement o[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Additional Program Information All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer . Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability . All Courtesy T ransportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify , change, or discontinue Courtesy T ransportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim eligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage r[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts may fit poorly , exhibit premature durability/corrosion problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent collisions. Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New V ehicle Limited Warranty , and any vehicle failure related to such parts is not covered by that warranty . Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs. Y our dealer may have a collision repair center with G[...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If a Crash Occurs If there has been an injury , call emergency services for help. Do not leave the scene of a crash until all matters have been taken care of. Move the vehicle only if its position puts you in danger , or you are instructed to move it by a police officer . Give only the necessary information to police and other parties involved in the crash. For emergency towing see Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 ‑ 7 . Gather the following information: . Driver's name, address, and telephone number . Driver's license number . Owner's name, address, and telephone number . V ehicle license plate number . V [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company . In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as the cost stays within reasonable limits. Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (N[...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or T ransport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P .O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on the engines, transmission[...]

Black plate (17,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Owner Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and W arranty Booklet. RET AIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only . RET AIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and shipping fees Current and Past Models T echnical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 6[...]

Black plate (18,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy Y our GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle ’ s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle. These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service your vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you operate the vehicle, such as rate of fuel consumption o[...]

Black plate (19,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or , if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or , as required by law . Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner . OnStar ® If your vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system[...]

Black plate (20,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 2 NOTES 8-20[...]

Black plate (1,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 A Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29 Accessory Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16 Active Fuel Management ™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33 Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 17 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment . . . . . . . . 5-39 Additives, Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-[...]

Black plate (2,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Appearance Care (cont.) T ires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 W ashing Y our Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 1 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 1 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . 6-1 13 Ashtray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17 Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-7 Audio System[...]

Black plate (3,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 C Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-59 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 W arning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 California Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Camera, Rear Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63 Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-125 Car[...]

Black plate (4,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Cleaning (cont.) W ashing Y our Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 1 Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 1 1 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . 6-1 13 Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18 Outlet Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System . . . . . . . 4-27 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System, Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-28 Climate Cont[...]

Black plate (5,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 DIC Operation and Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48, 4-55 DIC V ehicle Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 DIC Warnings and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-62 Driving At Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Before a Long Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (6,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Engine (cont.) Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-30 Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14 Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52 Fan Noise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 O i l ... ............ ............ ............. ........6 - 1 7 Overheated Protection Operating Mode . . . . . . . . . . 6-39 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-36 Starting . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (7,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-120 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 18 Underhood Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-121 Windshield Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 17 G Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-68 Gasoline Octane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (8,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 I Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28 Infants and Y oung Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-59 Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-72 Instrument Panel Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14 Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31 Integrated Trailer Brake Control System (ITBC) . . . . 5-50 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 J Jump Starting . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Lights (cont.) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-44 StabiliT rak ® Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-38 T ire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 T ow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-45 Loading Y our V ehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Locking [...]

Black plate (10,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 N Navigation System, Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-19 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 16 New V ehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27 O Object Detection, Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 3-60 Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 T rip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (11,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48 Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-51 P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 P ASS-Key ® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34 Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (12,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9 Rear Door Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 1 Rear Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-77 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-138 Rear Seat Entertainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-128 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) . . . . . . . .[...]

Black plate (13,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Safety Belts (cont.) Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Safety Belts Are for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Safety Defects Reporting Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-16 U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15 Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv [...]

Black plate (14,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 Spare T ire (cont.) Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-94 Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-89 Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-104 Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-125 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32 Split Bench Seat (60/40) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 StabiliT rak ® Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Black plate (15,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 T ires (cont.) Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 14 Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-80 Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-86 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-88 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 15 Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-82 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . [...]

Black plate (16,1) Chevrolet T ahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2010 V V ehicle Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33 Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv V ehicle Customization, DIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-73 V ehicle Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-[...]