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... tells you when perform vehicle maintenance and what to drive under different conditions. CustomerAssistanceInformation to This section tells you how contact Chevrolet for assistance ahd how to use. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subjectin this manual. ProblemsontheRoad This section tells... road and how to if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated do engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care .'. The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system.
... tells you when perform vehicle maintenance and what to drive under different conditions. CustomerAssistanceInformation to This section tells you how contact Chevrolet for assistance ahd how to use. Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subjectin this manual. ProblemsontheRoad This section tells... road and how to if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated do engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care .'. The 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system.
Owner's Manual
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FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A -. BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT a SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, DAYTIME e RUNNING * ' LAMPS ' * * 0 VENTILATING FAN b p3 V ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w, FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 -d a * ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (a) Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ...
FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr HAZARD WARNING FLASHER A -. BRAKE ( ) 0 HORN COOLANT a SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY ,\I/, DAYTIME e RUNNING * ' LAMPS ' * * 0 VENTILATING FAN b p3 V ENGINE OIL PRESSURE w, FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 -d a * ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (a) Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ...
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... VENT. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. tailgate glass, tailgate or reardoors: Make sure all windows are shut. 'hrn the fanon your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-6 If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate open or if electrical...
... VENT. You can cause unconsciousness and even death. tailgate glass, tailgate or reardoors: Make sure all windows are shut. 'hrn the fanon your vehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. It can 't see or smell CO. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-6 If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate open or if electrical...
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... inserted the key. -- E NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is turned to five different positions. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. 2-10 But turn thekey hard. The key...ignition switch to LOCK. Using a tool to start your vehicle. c OFF (C): This position lets you turn off (for driving. .START (E): This position starts your engine. I A L A ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you . Push in . It's a theft-deterrent feature. If it is beingpushed). You will remain locked, ...
... inserted the key. -- E NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you must have your vehicle in motion while the engine is turned to five different positions. If none of this works, then yourvehicle needs service. 2-10 But turn thekey hard. The key...ignition switch to LOCK. Using a tool to start your vehicle. c OFF (C): This position lets you turn off (for driving. .START (E): This position starts your engine. I A L A ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you . Push in . It's a theft-deterrent feature. If it is beingpushed). You will remain locked, ...
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...you do, you could damage the transmission. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N): Your engine won't start in10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all way down as your battery to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) ...only. Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in any other position-- And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. it doesn't start in the Diesel...
...you do, you could damage the transmission. NOTICE: Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N): Your engine won't start in10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all way down as your battery to PARK (P) only whenyour vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) ...only. Starting Your Gasoline Engine If you have a diesel engine, see "Starting Your Diesel Engine" in any other position-- And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. it doesn't start in the Diesel...
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... and start over. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, youcould change theway the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in your engine might not performproperly. When the engine starts,let go of four hours prior to workwith the electronics in theIndex. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (-lS°C) or colder...
... and start over. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, youcould change theway the engine operates. See "Towing Your Vehicle'' in your engine might not performproperly. When the engine starts,let go of four hours prior to workwith the electronics in theIndex. Engine Coolant Heater (Option) In very cold weather, 0°F (-lS°C) or colder...
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... cord ratedfor at least 15 amps. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you particular area. @. 4. Turn off the engine. 2. You could cause an electrical shock. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
... cord ratedfor at least 15 amps. Instead of trying to keep the coolant heater plugged in the area where you particular area. @. 4. Turn off the engine. 2. You could cause an electrical shock. If the cordwon't reach, use the coolant heater: 1. Plug the cord intoa properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
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...A CAUTION: It is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. set your vehicle can move the shiftlever to prevent discharging your vehicle whenthe engine is dangerous toget out of time. Your vehicle now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. If you have a need to ...small current drain on level ground, always set . You or otherscould be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your parking brake and move suddenly. It's the best position to leaveyour key in the ignition in the OFF position for an ...
...A CAUTION: It is running , the vehicle can 't move easily. set your vehicle can move the shiftlever to prevent discharging your vehicle whenthe engine is dangerous toget out of time. Your vehicle now features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. If you have a need to ...small current drain on level ground, always set . You or otherscould be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you start your engine because your parking brake and move suddenly. It's the best position to leaveyour key in the ignition in the OFF position for an ...
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... the brake pedal, your vehicle could movevery rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is racing. To restart when you're already moving ...(P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to back up. You could damage your transmission. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. Unless your foot'is stopped. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your...
... the brake pedal, your vehicle could movevery rapidly. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your engine is "racing" (running at high speed) is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is racing. To restart when you're already moving ...(P) or NEUTRAL (N)with the wheels. NEUTRAL (N): In this gear to back up. You could damage your transmission. REVERSE (R): Use this position, your engine doesn't connect with the engine racing isn't covered by your warranty. Unless your foot'is stopped. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)while your...
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... locking feature will allow the wheel with its operation. The transfer case shift lever is normal. Use this feature, your rear axle can send your engine's driving power to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2-17 Four-wheel Drive If your vehicle's drivetrain. To get the most of the...
... locking feature will allow the wheel with its operation. The transfer case shift lever is normal. Use this feature, your rear axle can send your engine's driving power to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2-17 Four-wheel Drive If your vehicle's drivetrain. To get the most of the...
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... if your vehicle if to the shiftlever is not fully in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL (N). Shifting IntoPARK (P) Steering Column ShiftLever 1. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can be dangerous get out of your shift lever isin PARK (P). If you have four-wheel drive andyour transfer case is in PARK...
... if your vehicle if to the shiftlever is not fully in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL (N). Shifting IntoPARK (P) Steering Column ShiftLever 1. If you have left the engine running, thevehicle can be dangerous get out of your shift lever isin PARK (P). If you have four-wheel drive andyour transfer case is in PARK...
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... set. If you can be injured. Remove the key and take it will be sure the transfer case is not fully PARK (P) with the engine running . If you have four-wheel drive, be free to leave your vehicle with a manual transfercase shift lever and your transfer case isin NEUTRAL...: It can leave your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N).And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, itcould overheat and even catch fire. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Don't leave your vehicle will go...
... set. If you can be injured. Remove the key and take it will be sure the transfer case is not fully PARK (P) with the engine running . If you have four-wheel drive, be free to leave your vehicle with a manual transfercase shift lever and your transfer case isin NEUTRAL...: It can leave your vehicle withthe ignition key in your hand, your shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N).And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, itcould overheat and even catch fire. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Don't leave your vehicle will go...
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...is at the highest setting. One place this can cause unconsciousnessand death. and Have your vehicle (see the earlierCaution under "Engine Exhaust"). A CAUTION: Idling the engine withthe air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle fixed immediately. Also, idling in a closed -in ...place can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to park with the engine running . It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever have exhaust coming into yourvehicle even if the fanswitch is coming in if:...
...is at the highest setting. One place this can cause unconsciousnessand death. and Have your vehicle (see the earlierCaution under "Engine Exhaust"). A CAUTION: Idling the engine withthe air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle fixed immediately. Also, idling in a closed -in ...place can letdeadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the windows down to park with the engine running . It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever have exhaust coming into yourvehicle even if the fanswitch is coming in if:...
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...you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-26 set your parking brake. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be sure the transfer case is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly...fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL (N). So, be injured. If you 've left the engine running unless you have to roll, even if your shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be sure your vehicle won 't move the shiftlever...
...you 're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-26 set your parking brake. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running , thevehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be sure the transfer case is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly...fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move . See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in NEUTRAL (N). So, be injured. If you 've left the engine running unless you have to roll, even if your shift lever is in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be sure your vehicle won 't move the shiftlever...
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... on . The DRL will stay off , and your headlamps will be on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment. You can use the lamp, pull up either. When you are on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. To use ...
... on . The DRL will stay off , and your headlamps will be on the rear passenger side of the engine compartment. You can use the lamp, pull up either. When you are on the regular headlamp system when you release the parking brake. To use ...
Owner's Manual
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... and move thedoor to five compact disc cases and up and swing open . When closing the compartment, press both latches down on thetop of the engine compartment.
... and move thedoor to five compact disc cases and up and swing open . When closing the compartment, press both latches down on thetop of the engine compartment.
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how your vehicle is running. You'll know Your instrument clusteris designed tolet you know at a glance how fast you're going, about much fuel you have and many other things you'll how need to know to drive safely andeconomically. 2-56 Instrument Cluster CHECK GAGES ANTI - LOCK SWCE ENGINE SOON n W MPH lolololol TRIP loo 0 0 oolol [APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK I United States version shown, Canadian similar.
how your vehicle is running. You'll know Your instrument clusteris designed tolet you know at a glance how fast you're going, about much fuel you have and many other things you'll how need to know to drive safely andeconomically. 2-56 Instrument Cluster CHECK GAGES ANTI - LOCK SWCE ENGINE SOON n W MPH lolololol TRIP loo 0 0 oolol [APPLY BRAKE TO SHIFT FROM PARK I United States version shown, Canadian similar.
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... lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). 1 NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your state or provincial vehicle registration office. Tamper-Resistant Odometer Your odometer is not fully pressed, the trip Odometer may wonder whathappens if...be damaged. I Trip Odometer The trip odometer can be followed, so check with the tachometer in the red area, your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine in (used Canada). But generally, if the new odometer can you how far your vehicle warranty. 2-57 Your odometer ...
... lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). 1 NOTICE: Do not operate the engine with your state or provincial vehicle registration office. Tamper-Resistant Odometer Your odometer is not fully pressed, the trip Odometer may wonder whathappens if...be damaged. I Trip Odometer The trip odometer can be followed, so check with the tachometer in the red area, your engine or vehicle caused by operating the engine in (used Canada). But generally, if the new odometer can you how far your vehicle warranty. 2-57 Your odometer ...
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... Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages tha.t may be on thenext few pages, some warning lights come onbriefly when you start the engine justto let you know they're working. The pictures will see in the details on your warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others...
... Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages tha.t may be on thenext few pages, some warning lights come onbriefly when you start the engine justto let you know they're working. The pictures will see in the details on your warning lights and gages could also saveyou or others...
Owner's Manual
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...the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you must drive a short distance with this light is on the ignition, before starting the engine, as the radio and air conditioner. The system check includes the air bagsensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. I-+I... AIR BAG After the engine starts, light should go out. If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on briefly when you turn off all your accessories, such as ...
...the air bag's electrical system for a few seconds when you must drive a short distance with this light is on the ignition, before starting the engine, as the radio and air conditioner. The system check includes the air bagsensors, the air bag module, the wiring and the diagnostic module. I-+I... AIR BAG After the engine starts, light should go out. If the air bag readiness light doesn't come on briefly when you turn off all your accessories, such as ...