CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1996 Owners Manual

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Supplement to the 1995 Sierra, C/K Series,
Yukon and Tahoe Owner’s Manuals
This supplement includes the latest information at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes in the product acfter that time without
further notice.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada” for General Motors wherever it appears in
this supplement.
‘Copyright 1995 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in
U.S.A. General Motors, Tahoe, Sierra and Yukon are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
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This information replaces the information found in the “Changing a Flat
Ere” section
of your Owner’s Manual dealing with removal of the spare tire
on vehicles equipped with an underbody spare tire carrier. After reading the
following information, keep it with your Owner’s Manual
for future reference.
To Remove Spare Tire:
The spare tire may be stored under the vehicle in an underbody carrier.
Remember, never remove
or restore a tire from an underbody carrier while the
vehicle is supported only by a jack.
If you have a chassis cab, refer to the information from the body
suppliedinstaller for the location
of your spare tire.
For Pickup Models -- Underbody Carrier:
C
u-
E
F-
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Ratchet
C. Jack Handle
D. Hoist Shaft
E. Valve Stem, Pointed Down
E Spare Tire
G. Retainer
H. Hoist Cable
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For 4-DOOr Utility Models:
c
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Ratchet
D. Jack Handle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. Spare Tire
Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has a DOWN
marking. Assemble the ratchet to the hook near the end
of the jack handle
(as illustrated) with the DOWN marking facing you. Insert the other end
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
ratchet until
the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the end of the cable so
it can be pulled up through the wheel opening.
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To Restore Spare or Flat Tire:
1. Lay the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle. Position the tire so
that the valve stem is pointed down and to the rear.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the
retainer is fully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the ratchet, with the UP marking facing you, near the hook at the
end of the jack handle
as illustrated. Insert the other end, on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against the underside of vehicle. Continue turning the
ratchet until there are two “clicks” or “ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does
not move.
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Table of Contents
Introduction - How to Use this Manual
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts
properly. It also explains the air bag system.
Section 2 - Features & Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how to operate your audio system.
Section 4 - Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how to drive under different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while
driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating, etc.
Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and
what fluids and lubricants to use.
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact GM for assistance and how to
get service publications. It also gives you information on
“Reporting Safety Defects” on page
8-4.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this
manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.
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Introduction
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner’s
Manual
Welcome
This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe or Suburban and to provide
important safety information. There is also a Chevrolet Truck Warranty and
Owner Assistance Information booklet.
In some vehicles, there can be
information manuals from other manufacturers like body builders or special
equipment companies. We urge you to review all these publications
carefully. This will help you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your
vehicle.
When it comes to service, Keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows
your vehicle best and
is interested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer
invites you to return for all of your service needs both during and after the
warranty period.
Remember, if you have a concern and need help handling it to your
satisfaction, see the procedure in the Chevrolet Truck Warranty and Owner
Assistance Information booklet.
Thanks for choosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the
Chevrolet family. We want to assure
you of our continuing interest in your
pleasure and satisfaction with your vehicle.
Chevrolet Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
30007 Van Dyke Ave.
Warren, Michigan
@Copyright
1994 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet Motor Division.
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition Printed
in U.S.A.
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Important Notes to Owners and Drivers
About This Manual
Please keep this manual in your vehicle so it will be there if you ever need it
when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in
it
so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We
reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without
further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division
whenever it appears in this manual.
About Driving Your Tahoe
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss
of control or an accident. Be sure to read the
“on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines
in this manual. (See
“Driving Guidelines” and “Off-Road Driving With your Four-wheel Drive
Vehicle”
in the Index.)
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
EXCELLENCE
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language
Manual:
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de
ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing
Services Ltd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
General Motors, GM, the GM Emblem, Chevrolet, the Chevrolet emblem,
Tahoe, and Suburban are registered trademarks
of General Motors
Corporation.
Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
2-Door Utility
4-Door
Utility
Suburban
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they
first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features
and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and
words work together to explain things quickly.
INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page
number where you’ll find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with
gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could
hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.
In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you
what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If
you don’t, you or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,”
or “Don’t let this happen.”
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