CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
Rotate the thumb wheel up to adjust the instrument
panel 1igh.t.s. Rotate the thumb wheel up to the first notch
to return the radio display and gear shift indicator
LED
display to full intensity when the headlamps or parking
lamps
are on. To turn on the dome-lamps (with the
vehicle doors closed) rotate the thumb wheel up to the
second notch position.
Illuminated Entry
Your vehicle may be equipped with an illuminated
entry feature.
When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will come
on
if the dome lamp button is in the out position. When
all doors are closed or the dome lamp button is pressed
in,
the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and
will then
go out.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps will come on when you open the doors.
You can also turn the dome lamps on by rotating the
thumb wheel, located next to the parkingheadlamp
knob, all the way up to the second notch. In this
position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the
doors are opened or closed.
You can use the dome lamp button, located below the
parkingheadlamp knob, to set the dome lamps to come
on automatically when
the doors are open, or remain off.
To turn the lamps off, press the button once. With the
button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off
when the doors are open.
To return the lamps to
automatic operation, press the button again and return it
to the out position. With
the button in this position, the
dome lamps will come on when you open the door.
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If your vehicle has reading
lamps, press the button
next to the lamp
to turn the
lamp on.
The lamps can be adjusted
to point in the direction
you want.
Press the button again to
turn the lamp off.
If your vehicle has an overhead console with
reading lamps, press the button next to the lamp to
turn the lamp on.
The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction
you want.
Press the button again to turn the lamp off.
Mirrors
Inside Mirror
Push or pull the tab under the mirror to reduce glare
from headlamps behind
you after dark.
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror
with Compass (Option)
Your vehicle may have an electrochromic inside
rearview mirror.
An electrochromic inside rearview mirror, when on,
automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare
from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror also includes
an eight point compass
display in the upper right
corner of the mirror face.
When
on, the compass
automatically calibrates
as the vehicle is driven.
To use the electrochromic mirror only, move the switch
at the bottom of
the mirror to the M position. To use the
electrochromic mirror as well as the compass, move the
switch to the
C/M position. To turn both features off,
move the switch to the
OFF position.
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When the ignition is on and the mirror switch is in the
C/M position, the compass display will show two
character boxes for approximately two seconds. If, after
two seconds, the display does not show a compass
heading (“N” for North, for example), there may be a
strong magnetic field interfering with the compass. Such
interference may include magnetic antenna mounts, a
magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. If
removing these items does not correct the condition,
see
your GM dealer for assistance.
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner.
Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
liquid cleaner
to enter the mirror housing.
Compass Variance
Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance
cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the
compass to compensate for compass variance. Compass
variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic
North and true geographic North. If not adjusted to
account for compass variance, your compass could give
false readings.
To adjust for compass variance:
1. Use the CAL switch located at the bottom of the
mirror housing near the
odoff switch. A safety pin
or a paper clip can be used to press the button. Press
and hold the CAL switch for five seconds until a
.
zone number appears in the display.
2. Find your current location and variance zone number
on the following zone map.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Press the CAL switch on the bottom of the mirror
until the new zone number appears in the display.
After you stop pressing the button in, the display will
show a compass direction within a few seconds.
Outside Mirrors
Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the
side
of your vehicle, 'and have a clear view of objects
behind
you. Some mirrors can be folded in to enter
narrow doorways.
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors
If you have electric mirrors,, they can be adjusted to
point where you want from inside the vehicle.
Select
the mirror you want
to move by moving the
center
of the switch, located
on the driver's door armrest,
to
R (right) or L (left).
Then, adjust the mirror angle by pressing the outer
arrows on the switch
until the mirror is adjusted
where you want it.

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Your passenger’s side mirror may be convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can see more from the
driver’s seat.
I A CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Your vehicle has a variety of storage compartments
designed to store small items.
Glove Box
To open your glove box, move the switch button toward
the passenger side and pull the door open.
Two cup depressions are provided at the top
of the
instrument panel to hold cups or other containers when
the vehicle is not moving.
Center Floor Console
Your vehicle may have a console compartment between
the bucket seats.
To open it, lift the latch handle and swing the door open.
Your console also has a
cupholder that swings out
for the back seat passengers
to use.
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There is also a drawer that
slides out at the bottom of
the console.
Your vehicle may have a
memo holder attached to
front of the console. Use
to hold pads of paper or
similar
i tems. the
it
Cassette/Compact Disc Holder
Your vehicle may have a
cassettekompact disc holder at the front of the console.
The holder will store up to
four compact disc cases, up
to four cassette tape cases,
or any combination of these
items that adds up
to four.
Instrument Panel Cupholder
Your vehicle has a cupholder in the middle of the
instrument panel.
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the handle and slide the
cupholder tray open.
To close the cupholder,
slide it back in the
instrument panel.
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Center Overhead Console
Your vehicle may have an overhead console. It has
storage compartments inside it.
Garage Door Opener Compartment
If you have a garage door opener, the front overhead
compartment can be used to conveniently store the opener.
To install the garage door opener, first open the
compartment door by pressing the release button forward.
Peel the protective
backing from the hook
and loop patch. Press
it
firmly to the back of your
garage door opener, as
close to the center of the
opener as possible.
Center the garage door opener activation button over
the’console door button, and press the opener firmly
into place.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The pegs inside the compartment door are used to make
sure the button on the compartment door will contact the
control button on the garage door opener.
Add one peg at a time
until the PUSH button on
the closed compartment
door operates the garage
door opener. Now, with
the compartment
door closed, push the button
marked PUSH
to make sure
the garage door opener
operates properly.
With
the garage door opener positioned properly and the
right number
of pegs in place, you should only have to
push the PUSH button slightly
to operate the opener.
Adjust the position
of the garage door opener and
add or remove pegs, as needed, until the opener
operates properly.
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The center overhead compartment can be used to
conveniently store your sunglasses.
Rear Compartment
The rear compartment can be used to store a small
item, like a book.
To open the rear compartment, press the release button
located at the rear of the compartment ,door.
Other Storage Compartments
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments for storage of often used items.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument panel.
Use these spaces for items such as gloves or small books.
Some models have a storage pocket on each of the
front doors. You can use the pocket to store a variety of
small items.
To open the center compartment, press the release
button located at the rear
of the compartment door.
Place your sunglasses in the compartment door with
the
lenses facing out.
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Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage
compartment
in the front bench seat.
To open it, fold down the armrest, press the latch handle
located at the front of the armrest. Then let the lid pop
up and swing open.
The storage compartment has a cassettekompact disc
holder. The holder will store up to five compact disc
cases and up to six cassette tape cases.
The storage compartment
also has a folding writing
table on the top of the armrest lid.
To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the
table and swing the writing table forward. Use it to hold
pads of paper and
a pen.
$-Door Utility Rear Storage Compartment
If you have a Four-door Utility model, it has a storage
compartment located in the rear cargo area of the
vehicle, in the driver’s side trim panel.
To open the compartment, press down on the release
latches and swing the compartment door open.
When closing the compartment, press both latches down
and move the door to the close position.
Underhood Storage Area
There is a storage compartment in the front driver’s side
of the engine compartment.
Convenience Net
If you have a convenience net, it is stored in a pouch
attached to the spare tire.
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