CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop
applies anti-corrosion material to the parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish
should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode
quickly and may develop into a major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up
materials available from your dealer or other service
outlets, Larger areas of finish damage can
be corrected
in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control
can collect on the underbody.
If these are not removed,
accelerated corrosion (rust)
can occur on the underbody
parts such as
fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust
system even though they have corrosion .protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud
and other debris can collect. Dirt packed in closed areas
of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
Your dealer or an underb.ody vehicle washing system
can do this for you.
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Chemical Paint Spotting
Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create
a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon
and attack painted surfaces on your vehicle. This
damage can take two forms: blotchy, ringlet-shaped
’
discolorations, and small irregular dark spots etched into
the paint surface.
Although no defect in the paint job causes this,
GM
will repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of
new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within
12 months or 12,000 miles
(20 000 km) of purchase,
whichever occurs first.
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PART NUMBER USAGE
DESCRIPTION ' SIZE
I050004 Shines vehicle without
scratching
Chamois
2.75 sq. ft. ~~ ~ ~ ~~
r 1050172 1~ 16 oz. (0.473 L)-1 Tar and Road Oil Remover[- Also removes old waxes and polishes
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I ~ ~ 1050173 [ ~1607_(0473 L) 1 --Chrome Cleaner and Polish-r Removes
rust and corrosion
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10501 74
Exterior cleaner and polish
Manic Mirror Cleaner Polish 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1 05020 1
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
10502 14
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
6 Ibs. (2.72 kg) 1050429 Cleans
grease, grime and smoke film Glass Cleaner 23
oz. (0.680 L) I050427
. Spot and stain removal Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
32 oz. (0.946
L)
For cloth
Spot Lifter
8 oz. (0.237 L) 105 1398" Cleans
vinyl,
cloth, tires and mats
I051515 Exterior wash
Wash and
Wax Concentrate
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Windshield washer solvent and
antifreeze
Optikleen@
32
oz. (0.946 L)
1052918"" Protects
vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All TM Protector 8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052929
Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All Cleaner 16
oz. (0.473 L)
12345002** Attracts and absorbs
soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052930 Spray
on wheel
cleaner
Wheel Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
12345725 Shines tires
Silicone Tire Shine
12 oz. (0.354 L)
Motors Parts Department for these products.
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* Not recommended for pigskin suede-leather.
See "Fluids and Lubricants"
in the Index. **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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ENGINEyl996 f A- ASSEMBLY
CODE M,ODEL YEAR PLANT
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in.the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side. You can see it if you
look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears
on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts
l labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code.
This code wil1,help you identify your engine,
specifications and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll find this label on the inside of the glove box. It’s
very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this
label is:
0 your VIN,
0 the model designation,
paint information, and
0 a list of all production options and
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
special equipment.
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Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anyth’ing electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working
as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
Headlamps
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the lamp switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lamps
to flicker on and off, or in some cases to remain
off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due
to heavy
snow, etc,, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Although the’circuit is protected from electrical
overload, overload due to heavy snow, etc., may cause
wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the
the windshield before using the windshield
wipers. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not
snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
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Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows ahd other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes:
This protects the circuit u.ntil the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This
greatly reduces the chance
of fires caused by electrical
problems. See “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index
for more information.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with
a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a
spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without -- like the radio or cigarette
lighter
-- and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as
soon as you can.
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The fuse block access door
is
on the driver’s side edge
of the instrument panel.
Pull
off the cover to access the
fuse block. You
can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted to the fuse block access door.
To remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold
the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
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Fuse
1 .........
2 .........
Usage
Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
Transfer Case
Fuse Usage
3 ......... Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove
Box Lamp, Dome/Reading Lamps,
Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors
Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant
Module, Illuminated Entry Module,
DRAC (Diesel Engine)
5 .......... Rear Comfort Controls
6 ......... Cruise Control
7 ......... Auxiliary Power Outlet
8 ......... Air.Bag System
9 ......... License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps,
Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers, Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch
Illumination, Fender Lamps, Headlamp
Switch Illumination
4 ......... Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp
10 ........ Air Bag System
11 ........ Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
12
........ A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay
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13 ........ Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette
Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power
Lumbar Seat
Comfort Controls, instrument
Switches, Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
15
........ DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
16
........ Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-up
Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17
........ Radio (Ignition)
18
........ 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19
........ Radio (Battery)
14
........ 4WD Indicator, Cluster,
Front and Rear
Fuse Usage
20 ........ PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
4. ,,/ J - ;c- ; Speedometer, Check Gages, .. '.. - *. 1'). 'I :,,:-: . .-.?Warning ,. Lights .- .
21 ........ Not Used
22
........ Not Used
23
........ Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24
........ Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2
Relay (Gasoline Engine)
A ......... Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
B ......... Power Windows
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of the engine compartment near the brake fluid
reservoir. Move the retainer clips
for the cover to
access the fuse block.
You can remove fuses with
a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted
to the interior fuse block. To
remove fuses if you don’t have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.
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Fuse Usage
ECM-B ....... Fuel Pump, PCMNCM
RR DEFOG ... Rear Window Defogger
IGN-E
....... Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil,
A/C Compressor Relay, Hot
Fuel Module
Fuse
FUEL SOL ....
GLOW PLUG ,
HORN .......
AUX FAN ....
ECM- 1 .......
A/c ..........
ENG- 1 .......
LIGHTING ...
BATT ........
IGN-A .......
IGN-B .......
ABS .........
BLOWER. ....
Usage
Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine)
Glow plugs (Diesel Engine)
Horn, Underhood Lamps
Auxiliary Fan
Injectors, PCM/VCM
Air Conditioning Ignition Switch, EGR, Canister
Purge, EVRV Idle Coast
Solenoid, Heated
02, Fuel
Heater (Diesel Engine), Water
Sensor (Diesel Engine)
Headlamp and Panel Dimmer
Switch, Fog and Courtesy Fuses
Battery, Fuse Block Busbar
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch
Anti-Lock Brake Module
Hi Blower and Rear Blower Relays
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