Owner's Manual
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors... Engine Exhaust ...9-37 Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Drive Systems ...9-45 Brakes ...9-52 Ride Control Systems ...9-54 Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems ...9-60 Fuel ...9-70 Towing ...9-76 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-96 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-36 Bulb Replacement ...10-38 ...
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-26 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors... Engine Exhaust ...9-37 Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Drive Systems ...9-45 Brakes ...9-52 Ride Control Systems ...9-54 Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems ...9-60 Fuel ...9-70 Towing ...9-76 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-96 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-36 Bulb Replacement ...10-38 ...
Owner's Manual
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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-88 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care ...10-98 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ...11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...11-7 Maintenance Records ...11-10 Technical Data ...12-1 Vehicle Identification ...12-1 Vehicle Data ...12-2 Customer Information ...13-1 Customer Information ...13-1 Reporting Safety Defects ...13-16 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...13-17 Index ...i-1
Owner's Manual
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... $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
... $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode F : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid
Owner's Manual
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... page 5‑28. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑42 (If Equipped). Fog Lamps on page 9‑86. See Towing Equipment on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). Horn on page 5‑3. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑5. Power Assist Steps on page 5...(Out of View). See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑50. L. T. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑43 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). P. 1-3 Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑9. Power Outlets on page 5‑2. V. Automatic ...
... page 5‑28. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 9‑42 (If Equipped). Fog Lamps on page 9‑86. See Towing Equipment on page 6‑6 (If Equipped). Horn on page 5‑3. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑5. Power Assist Steps on page 5...(Out of View). See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑50. L. T. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 9‑43 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). P. 1-3 Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5‑9. Power Outlets on page 5‑2. V. Automatic ...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle and the area behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for the right front passenger position. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 3‑45 for important information. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger... pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑17 If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. The driver airbag...
... vehicle and the area behind you. Manually pull out the mirror head to extend it for the right front passenger position. See Trailer-Tow Mirrors on page 3‑45 for important information. The passenger airbag status indicator, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger... pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for better visibility when towing a trailer. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑17 If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. The driver airbag...
Owner's Manual
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See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑43. 1-19 Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to all four wheels for driving in most street ... driving off -road situations. 4 n : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels. This setting sends maximum power to the left of the instrument panel cluster...
See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑43. 1-19 Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to all four wheels for driving in most street ... driving off -road situations. 4 n : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels. This setting sends maximum power to the left of the instrument panel cluster...
Owner's Manual
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BAND: Press to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio ... stations. Shift the transfer case to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑93 or Towing the Vehicle on page 9‑50.
BAND: Press to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. 1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with USB, CD, and DVD (MP3) O : Press to turn the system on and off. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio ... stations. Shift the transfer case to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10‑93 or Towing the Vehicle on page 9‑50.
Owner's Manual
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... Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview...
... Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Trailer-Tow Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...Automatic Dimming Mirror ...Park Tilt Mirrors ...2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-18 2-19 2-19 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview...
Owner's Manual
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...see more can be seen from the driver seat. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside power mirrors have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the ...objects behind you could decrease mirror performance. A convex mirror's surface is curved to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. Vehicles with outside mirrors for a clearer view of the turn or lane change. { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, ...
...see more can be seen from the driver seat. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside power mirrors have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the ...objects behind you could decrease mirror performance. A convex mirror's surface is curved to the driver preferred position for better visibility when towing a trailer. Vehicles with outside mirrors for a clearer view of the turn or lane change. { WARNING A convex mirror can make things, ...
Owner's Manual
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... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-19 Charging System Light ...5-20 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-21 Brake System Warning Light ...5-23 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-24 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-25 Tire Pressure Light ...5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-26 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-27 Security Light...
... Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-19 Charging System Light ...5-20 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...5-21 Brake System Warning Light ...5-23 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-24 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...5-25 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ...5-25 Tire Pressure Light ...5-25 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-26 Low Fuel Warning Light ...5-27 Security Light...
Owner's Manual
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... to park the vehicle. To prevent more of cargo being hauled as soon as it is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . Avoid steep uphill grades. Check that the electrical system is possible. 5-22...
... to park the vehicle. To prevent more of cargo being hauled as soon as it is usually corrected when the electrical system dries out. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . Avoid steep uphill grades. Check that the electrical system is possible. 5-22...
Owner's Manual
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... ABS light stays on while driving, stop carefully. If the light comes on , turn the ignition off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the regular brake system warning light is also on . If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it does... the brake system warning light on after the vehicle has been pulled off . If the light is still on can take longer to a crash. See Towing the Vehicle on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Then start the engine again to the floor. If the ABS light stays on, or...
... ABS light stays on while driving, stop carefully. If the light comes on , turn the ignition off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the regular brake system warning light is also on . If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it does... the brake system warning light on after the vehicle has been pulled off . If the light is still on can take longer to a crash. See Towing the Vehicle on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. Then start the engine again to the floor. If the ABS light stays on, or...
Owner's Manual
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... is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for all brake‐ related DIC messages. For more information. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see...page 9‑43. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off and does not limit wheel spin. See ...
... is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for all brake‐ related DIC messages. For more information. Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul Mode feature, this light comes on briefly while starting the engine. Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a Driver Information Center (DIC), see...page 9‑43. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on when the Tow/Haul Mode has been activated. If the system is working normally the indicator light then goes off and does not limit wheel spin. See ...
Owner's Manual
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... This display allows for more information. See Compass on page 9‑86 for service. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑6 Blank Display This display shows no information. Compass Zone Setting 5-33 This display allows for more information. ...also be a problem with the trip odometer reset stem. To adjust this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑45 for setting the compass zone. Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until ENGINE HOURS displays. If ...
... This display allows for more information. See Compass on page 9‑86 for service. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑6 Blank Display This display shows no information. Compass Zone Setting 5-33 This display allows for more information. ...also be a problem with the trip odometer reset stem. To adjust this consistently occurs, see "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 5‑45 for setting the compass zone. Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until ENGINE HOURS displays. If ...
Owner's Manual
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... Schedule in the DIC. To adjust this manual. OUTPUT shows the power output to change . See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. In addition to 10 bars. To reset the engine oil...shows an estimate of the current oil life remains. Compass Recalibration This display allows for more information. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 11‑2 for more information. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. 5-36 Instruments and Controls...
... Schedule in the DIC. To adjust this manual. OUTPUT shows the power output to change . See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on the display, that means 99% of the oil's remaining useful life. In addition to 10 bars. To reset the engine oil...shows an estimate of the current oil life remains. Compass Recalibration This display allows for more information. See "CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON" under Towing Equipment on page 11‑2 for more information. Press the trip odometer reset stem until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. 5-36 Instruments and Controls...
Owner's Manual
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... the wiring connection to do so, carefully pull your dealer. If this message still displays, either your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑86 for the message on in the instrument panel cluster. Restart the vehicle and check for more information. Brake System Messages...
... the wiring connection to do so, carefully pull your dealer. If this message still displays, either your dealer. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on page 9‑86 for the message on in the instrument panel cluster. Restart the vehicle and check for more information. Brake System Messages...
Owner's Manual
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... "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on until the ignition is turned off . This message clears itself after several seconds. If this message clears, the TRAILER... the trailer is first connected to the vehicle. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on . TRAILER CONNECTED On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with the...
... "TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑28 and "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on until the ignition is turned off . This message clears itself after several seconds. If this message clears, the TRAILER... the trailer is first connected to the vehicle. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. See "Integrated Trailer Brake Control System" under Towing Equipment on . TRAILER CONNECTED On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with the...
Owner's Manual
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.... If after signaling a turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will come on again. Have the bulbs replaced. A light will flash six times if tow-haul mode is active. When the high-beam headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off , move the turn signals to...
.... If after signaling a turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will come on again. Have the bulbs replaced. A light will flash six times if tow-haul mode is active. When the high-beam headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off , move the turn signals to...
Owner's Manual
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... StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic Level Control ... 9-54 9-56 9-56 9-57 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Manual Mode ...9-42 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-43 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-60 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-62 Rear Vision Camera (RVC...
... StabiliTrak® System ...Locking Rear Axle ...Continuous Damping Control (CDC) ...Automatic Level Control ... 9-54 9-56 9-56 9-57 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-39 Manual Mode ...9-42 Tow/Haul Mode ...9-43 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-57 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-60 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-62 Rear Vision Camera (RVC...
Owner's Manual
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... page 3‑20. { WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to wear the safety belt. Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-76 9-77 9-82 9-86 Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On...
... page 3‑20. { WARNING Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to wear the safety belt. Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-76 9-77 9-82 9-86 Driver distraction can cause collisions resulting in injury or possible death. Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On...