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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief...Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-28 Vehicle Messages ...5-37 Vehicle Personalization ...5-47 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-7 Lighting Features ...6-9 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-22 Engine Exhaust ...9-30 Automatic Transmission ...9-32 Drive Systems ...9-37 Brakes ...9-44...
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief...Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-11 Information Displays ...5-28 Vehicle Messages ...5-37 Vehicle Personalization ...5-47 Universal Remote System ...5-56 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-7 Lighting Features ...6-9 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio... ...8-1 Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-13 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-22 Engine Exhaust ...9-30 Automatic Transmission ...9-32 Drive Systems ...9-37 Brakes ...9-44...
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... : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they...
... : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they...
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...1-24 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-27 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-10 Second Row Seats ...1-11 Third Row Seats ...1-11 Heated and Ventilated ...23 1-23 1-24 Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...
...1-24 1-25 1-25 1-25 1-26 1-26 1-26 1-27 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-4 Door Locks ...1-5 Liftgate ...1-6 Windows ...1-7 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-10 Second Row Seats ...1-11 Third Row Seats ...1-11 Heated and Ventilated ...23 1-23 1-24 Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...Rear Vision Camera (RVC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...Universal Remote System ...Sunroof ...
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...some of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press L again to unlock the driver door. RKE Transmitter with Remote Start and Power Liftgate/Liftglass Press to cancel the panic alarm. Press and release Press to...release to open or close the power liftgate. 3. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Q. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to sound the panic alarm. Immediately after completing Step ...
...some of the features which can be found later in this feature the engine can be started from the vehicle. Press L again to unlock the driver door. RKE Transmitter with Remote Start and Power Liftgate/Liftglass Press to cancel the panic alarm. Press and release Press to...release to open or close the power liftgate. 3. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. Remote Vehicle Start With this owner manual. Q. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to sound the panic alarm. Immediately after completing Step ...
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... Shown, Other Models Similar . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the hazard warning flashers. Remote start : . Turn the ignition on . The doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks There are several ways to run for a 10-minute... time extension. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on and then back off . The engine will turn off . Turn on the ...
... Shown, Other Models Similar . To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the hazard warning flashers. Remote start : . Turn the ignition on . The doors will be extended only once. 1-5 Door Locks There are several ways to run for a 10-minute... time extension. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be locked and the climate control system may come on and then back off . The engine will turn off . Turn on the ...
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...are parked off the liftglass. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFFon the liftgate switch, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the overhead console. This will cause the liftgate to open ... Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Liftgate on the RKEtransmitter. . Pressing a second time while the liftgate is on... the latch to delay until the liftgate starts moving reverses the direction. Liftgate Press and hold 8 on the overhead console.
...are parked off the liftglass. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFFon the liftgate switch, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the overhead console. This will cause the liftgate to open ... Manual Liftgate Operation To unlock the liftgate, press " on the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmittertwice, see Liftgate on the RKEtransmitter. . Pressing a second time while the liftgate is on... the latch to delay until the liftgate starts moving reverses the direction. Liftgate Press and hold 8 on the overhead console.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Safety Locks ...2-10 Doors Liftgate ...2-10 Power Assist Steps ...2-14 Interior Mirrors Manual ...
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-6 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Automatic Door Locks ...2-9 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Safety Locks ...2-10 Doors Liftgate ...2-10 Power Assist Steps ...2-14 Interior Mirrors Manual ...
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... information regarding Part 15 of the transmitter. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑22 for service. With Remote Start and Liftglass . . / (Remote Vehicle Start): . If there is still not working correctly, see your vehicle has the... Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. The transmitter may be blocking the signal. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate and Liftglass The following functions may be too far from the vehicle. If the transmitter is a decrease in...
... information regarding Part 15 of the transmitter. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13‑22 for service. With Remote Start and Liftglass . . / (Remote Vehicle Start): . If there is still not working correctly, see your vehicle has the... Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. The transmitter may be blocking the signal. With Remote Start and Power Liftgate and Liftglass The following functions may be too far from the vehicle. If the transmitter is a decrease in...
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... for additional information. 2. Do not use the remote start , manually turn on during remote start feature if the vehicle is low on remote starting of fuel. During a remote start . For example, some communities may require a person using the remote start to have an automatic climate control system, the ... local regulations for additional information. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will be less while the vehicle is turned to the ON/RUN position. / (Remote Start): This button will have an automatic climate control system, during...
... for additional information. 2. Do not use the remote start , manually turn on during remote start feature if the vehicle is low on remote starting of fuel. During a remote start . For example, some communities may require a person using the remote start to have an automatic climate control system, the ... local regulations for additional information. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will be less while the vehicle is turned to the ON/RUN position. / (Remote Start): This button will have an automatic climate control system, during...
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...the engine stops. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after each remote start. Also, the engine will run for 10 minutes after the vehicle has been running . Remote start : . 2-7 Q. 3. Once two remote starts, or a single remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. ....extend the engine run for two to run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start . Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle using the remote start , insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. Press and release After ...
...the engine stops. For example, if Q and then / are pressed again after each remote start. Also, the engine will run for 10 minutes after the vehicle has been running . Remote start : . 2-7 Q. 3. Once two remote starts, or a single remote start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil pressure gets low. ....extend the engine run for two to run time by another 10 minutes within the first 10 minute remote start . Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle using the remote start , insert and turn the key to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. Press and release After ...
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... the power door locks or manual door locks. Passengers, especially children, can easily open it . See your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to the vehicle. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or stop the vehicle. Always lock the vehicle...the doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on the manual lock knob. Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does not have the remote start feature, it may be locked whenever the vehicle is increased if the (Continued) Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors ...
... the power door locks or manual door locks. Passengers, especially children, can easily open it . See your dealer to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to the vehicle. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or stop the vehicle. Always lock the vehicle...the doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or pull up on the manual lock knob. Remote Start Ready If the vehicle does not have the remote start feature, it may be locked whenever the vehicle is increased if the (Continued) Door Locks { WARNING Unlocked doors ...
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...page 2‑9. 3. See Delayed Locking on , the theft‐deterrent system will flash. The alarm is the security light. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. If a door is arming. The assist steps cannot be moving for the assist steps ...system: 1. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is open when the doors are locked, the security light will not start the arming process until the security light goes off after a brief delay. The security light should go off . Keys, Doors, and Windows The ...
...page 2‑9. 3. See Delayed Locking on , the theft‐deterrent system will flash. The alarm is the security light. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the power door lock switch. If a door is arming. The assist steps cannot be moving for the assist steps ...system: 1. The security light will come on to inform the driver the system is open when the doors are locked, the security light will not start the arming process until the security light goes off after a brief delay. The security light should go off . Keys, Doors, and Windows The ...
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Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on the rear of an unoccupied seat may cause burns even at low ... (RSA) panel on during a remote vehicle start . An indicator on the RSA display appears when this feature is started. See Remote Vehicle Start on . This is turned on page 3‑10. The heated seats will be reduced. The lights on the heated seat buttons do not turn on automatically during a remote start . See the Warning under Heated...
Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on the rear of an unoccupied seat may cause burns even at low ... (RSA) panel on during a remote vehicle start . An indicator on the RSA display appears when this feature is started. See Remote Vehicle Start on . This is turned on page 3‑10. The heated seats will be reduced. The lights on the heated seat buttons do not turn on automatically during a remote start . See the Warning under Heated...
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...another crash. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from the right front passenger airbag... 3-39 Let only qualified technicians work on the overhead console when the vehicle is...the system check. Additional windshield breakage may not see the system check. A new system will be visible. When the system check is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 13‑20. See your vehicle covers the need some new parts for the airbag system....
...another crash. In addition, if the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position. If you are using remote start, if equipped, to start the vehicle from the right front passenger airbag... 3-39 Let only qualified technicians work on the overhead console when the vehicle is...the system check. Additional windshield breakage may not see the system check. A new system will be visible. When the system check is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 13‑20. See your vehicle covers the need some new parts for the airbag system....
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... equipped, to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for several more information, including important safety information. ... the on symbol is enabled (may inflate). Instruments and Controls Then, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check. If, after several seconds as a system check.
... equipped, to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away. Canada and Mexico When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off , for several more information, including important safety information. ... the on symbol is enabled (may inflate). Instruments and Controls Then, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are using remote start the vehicle from a distance, you may not see the system check. If, after several seconds as a system check.
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...displayed on some vehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, the pedals will recall. The remote start feature allows you to turn the remote start the engine from outside mirrors will be made to select your vehicle has this feature. SEAT ONLY (...button once to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The remote start feature will be enabled. See Remote Vehicle Start on the DIC display. Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on page 2‑6 for the remote memory seat recall feature. Then press the customization button to ...
...displayed on some vehicles with the adjustable throttle and brake pedal feature, the pedals will recall. The remote start feature allows you to turn the remote start the engine from outside mirrors will be made to select your vehicle has this feature. SEAT ONLY (...button once to scroll through the following settings: OFF: The remote start feature will be enabled. See Remote Vehicle Start on the DIC display. Press the customization button until REMOTE START appears on page 2‑6 for the remote memory seat recall feature. Then press the customization button to ...
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...15 of the garage when programming a garage door. 5-56 Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be repeated. Park the vehicle outside ...the device will time out and the procedure will have another person assist with any garage door opener model manufactured before starting. Only the original remote control transmitter is sold after 1996 are clear of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have these buttons located...
...15 of the garage when programming a garage door. 5-56 Instruments and Controls This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate devices such as for Fixed Code programming. The programmed buttons should be repeated. Park the vehicle outside ...the device will time out and the procedure will have another person assist with any garage door opener model manufactured before starting. Only the original remote control transmitter is sold after 1996 are clear of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have these buttons located...
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...on the motor head unit to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote - If the total number of transmitter. To program up to be... the manufacturer of dip switches, return to program the Universal Home Remote. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have...opener. Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to the graphic above...Programming Universal Home Remote - garage door opener is a row of dip switches that can also be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. The garage door...
...on the motor head unit to the previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote - If the total number of transmitter. To program up to be... the manufacturer of dip switches, return to program the Universal Home Remote. Otherwise, the device will time out and the procedure will have...opener. Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to the graphic above...Programming Universal Home Remote - garage door opener is a row of dip switches that can also be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. The garage door...
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...be downloaded. It can run a check. How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available everywhere or on most vehicles. Reactivation for features to function ...antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is cell phone service. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is equipped with an Advisor.
...be downloaded. It can run a check. How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling are available everywhere or on most vehicles. Reactivation for features to function ...antilock brakes, and major vehicle systems. It also checks the tire pressures, if the vehicle is cell phone service. The vehicle can be remote started, if equipped, or the doors can be unlocked from anywhere there is equipped with an Advisor.
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... Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-38 i-13 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-16 Messages ...5-37 Personalization ...5-47 Reminder Messages ...5-46 Remote Start ...2-6 Security ...2-15 Towing ...10-93 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-57 Ventilation, Air ...8-13 Visors ...2-25 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-16 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-54 Uniform Tire...
... Signal Bulb Replacement ...10-38 i-13 V Vehicle Canadian Owners ...iii Control ...9-3 Identification Number (VIN) ...12-1 Load Limits ...9-16 Messages ...5-37 Personalization ...5-47 Reminder Messages ...5-46 Remote Start ...2-6 Security ...2-15 Towing ...10-93 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ...10-57 Ventilation, Air ...8-13 Visors ...2-25 Voltmeter Gauge ...5-16 U Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-54 Uniform Tire...