CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owners Manual

Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-49
Hitches..........................................................4-72
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-58
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-57
Hood............................................................5-12
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn............................................................... 3-7
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank . . 5-38
How to Add Fluid............................................5-29
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-56
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-44
How to Check........................................5-26, 5-68
How to Inspect...............................................5-24
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-29
Hydroplaning..................................................4-43
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-35
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-34
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-48
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-49
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-56If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-66
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-54
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-14
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-49
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-68
Inspection......................................................6-17
Brake System.............................................6-17
Engine Cooling System................................6-17
Exhaust System..........................................6-16
Fuel System...............................................6-16
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-16
Steering and Suspension..............................6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel Drive)...................................6-17
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-17
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-109
Instrument Panel.............................................3-37
Cluster.......................................................3-37
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Interior Lamps................................................3-17
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-49
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K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-68
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lamps...........................................................3-14
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-39
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-30
LATCH System...............................................1-62
Child Restraints...........................................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-64
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-40
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-67
Level Control..................................................4-64
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate................................2-14
Liftgate..........................................................2-14
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-18
Light.............................................................3-39
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-39
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Battery Warning..........................................3-41Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning.................................3-42
Cruise Control.............................................3-51
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-51
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-47
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-39
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-38
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-52
Traction Off................................................3-44
Listening to a DVD..............................3-100, 3-114
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-26
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-62
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-12
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-18
Locks............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-21
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-67
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-53
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-62
Lumbar........................................................... 1-5
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-121
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-77
Making Turns.................................................4-75Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-47
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-66
Message.......................................................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-45
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-45
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-53
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-52
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-54
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-54
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-54
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-51
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-53
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-53
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-52
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-21
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-121
O
Odometer......................................................3-38
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-20
OIL LIFE RESET............................................3-67
OIL PRESSURE LOW.....................................3-67
Oil ................................................................5-18
Engine.......................................................5-18
Pressure Gage............................................3-50
Older Children, Restraints................................1-47
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-4
OnStar
žPersonal Calling.................................2-56
OnStaržServices............................................2-55
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls......................2-56
OnStaržSystem.............................................2-55
OnStaržVirtual Advisor....................................2-56
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-23
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment...................................3-24, 3-30
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror...................2-53Outside.........................................................2-53
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-53
Camper-Type Mirrors....................................2-52
Convex Mirror.............................................2-54
Curb View Assist Mirrors..............................2-54
Heated Mirrors............................................2-54
Manual Mirrors............................................2-51
Power Foldaway Mirrors...............................2-53
Power Mirrors.............................................2-52
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
(V8 Engines Only).......................................5-33
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Panel Doors...................................................2-15
Park (P)........................................................2-42
Shifting Out of............................................2-42
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park
(P) Mechanism Check..................................6-15
Parking on Hills..............................................4-76
Parking.........................................................2-38
Brake........................................................2-38
Over Things That Burn.................................2-42
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Park(P).........................................................2-39
Shifting Into................................................2-39
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections..........6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-20
Passenger Air Bag Indicator.....................2-48, 2-51
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator...................3-39
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR..............................3-67
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-83
Passing.................................................4-20, 4-74
Passlock
ž......................................................2-20 .
Personalization Button.....................................3-58
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-96
Playing a Compact Disc.................3-85, 3-98, 3-109
Playing a Speci®c Loaded Compact Disc..........3-110
Playing the Radio.................3-73, 3-77, 3-88, 3-102
Power Steering...............................................4-15
Power Winches..............................................4-81
Power...........................................................3-19
Accessory Outlets........................................3-19
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Electrical System.......................................5-108Power (cont.)
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-5
Seat............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-43
Windows....................................................2-16
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-10
Programming the HomeLink Transmitter.............2-58
Q
QUADRASTEERŸ..........................................4-17
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-28
R
Radio Data System (RDS)..............3-76, 3-87, 3-101
Radio Messages.............................3-75, 3-82, 3-93
Radios..........................................................3-72
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-73
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-127
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-129
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-128
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-76
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Radios (cont.)
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-101
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-124
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-73
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-125
Understanding Reception............................3-127
RDS Messages.............................3-81, 3-92, 3-105
REAR ACCESS OPEN....................................3-67
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and
Electronic Climate Controls...........................3-34
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-32
Rear Air Conditioning System...........................3-31
Rear Axle......................................................5-56
Locking......................................................4-12
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-44
Rear Seat Audio Controls...............................3-124
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-124
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-114
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-9
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-40
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-40
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-63
Rear Window Defogger............................3-23, 3-30Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-49
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
ž, Compass and Temperature Display . . . 2-45
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-45
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Reclining the Seatbacks...................................1-21
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-59
REDUCED ENGINE POWER...........................3-68
Remote Alarm.................................................. 2-6
Remote Control.............................................3-117
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-14
Removing the Bench Seat................................1-19
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-82
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-78
REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE.............................3-68
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-66
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-48
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash . . 1-89
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat................1-15
Replacing the Bench Seat................................1-20
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
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Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkžButton.......2-61
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-61
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-88
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-89
Restraint Systems...........................................1-88
Checking....................................................1-88
Replacing Parts...........................................1-89
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-38
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-69
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-57
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-44
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-38
Reminder Light............................................3-38
Safety Belts..................................................5-102
Care of....................................................5-102
Center Passenger Position............................1-39
Driver Position............................................1-30Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-29
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-44
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-40
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-38
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-46
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-38
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-24
Safety Chains.................................................4-72
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-28
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-8
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Seats............................................................1-12
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................. 1-9
Bench Seat................................................1-16
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-21
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-66
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
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Second Row..................................................1-67
Secondary Latch System.................................5-95
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-68
Center Front Seat Position............................1-68
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-66
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-64
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-64
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-69
Select Button.................................................3-64
SERVICE 4 WHEEL STEER.............................3-68
SERVICE 4WD...............................................3-69
SERVICE AIRBAG..........................................3-68
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM.............................3-68
Service Bulletins.............................................7-11
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL..............................3-69
SERVICE STABILITY......................................3-69
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR...............................3-69
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only).....3-81, 3-91, 3-105
Setting Preset Stations..........3-74, 3-78, 3-89, 3-103Setting the Time.............................................3-73
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-73
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-72
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Treble)....................3-74, 3-79, 3-90, 3-103
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-104
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-39
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-42
Side Impact Air Bags.......................................1-79
Skidding........................................................4-22
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-44
Spare Tire Check............................................6-12
Spare Tire.....................................................5-98
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems....................5-100
Speci®cations, Capacities...............................5-118
Speedometer..................................................3-38
Split Bench Seat (50/50)..................................1-12
Split Bench Seat (60/40).................................... 1-9
Stabilitrak
ž, All-Wheel Drive..............................2-34
StabilitrakžSystem.........................................4-12
STABILITY SYS ACTIVE..................................3-70
STABILITY SYS DISABLED..............................3-70
STABILITY SYS READY..................................3-70
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-37
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-13
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
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Steering and Suspension Inspection..................6-16
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-16
Steering Tips..................................................4-15
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-126
Steering........................................................4-15
Step-Bumper Pad...........................................4-81
Stereo RCA Jacks.........................................3-120
Storage Areas................................................2-62
Center Console Storage Area........................2-62
Convenience Net.........................................2-64
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-61
Front Storage Area......................................2-61
Glove Box..................................................2-61
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-62
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-63
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools.......5-90
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-56
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-65
Supplemental Brake Assist System...................... 4-9
T
Tachometer....................................................3-38
Taillamps.......................................................5-64
Temperature and Compass Display....................2-46
Temperature Display........................................2-49Testing the Alarm............................................2-20
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-125
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
Passlock
ž...................................................2-20
Third Row......................................................1-67
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-24
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP......................................3-70
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-7
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat.....................1-12
Tilting the Bench Seat.....................................1-17
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-11
Tires.............................................................5-67
Buying New Tires........................................5-71
Chains.......................................................5-76
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-76
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-68
Inspection and Rotation................................5-69
Spare Tire..................................................5-98
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-72
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-74
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-74
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-70
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-25
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-59
Top Strap......................................................1-57
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Torque Lock...................................................2-41
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-71
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-52
Tow/Haul Mode...............................................2-29
Towing..........................................................4-59
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-59
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-65
Your Vehicle...............................................4-59
TRACTION ACTIVE........................................3-71
Traction Control Operation................................4-13
TRACTION SYS LIMITED................................3-71
Traction.........................................................4-10
Assist System (TAS)....................................4-10
Off Light.....................................................3-44
Stabilitrak
žSystem......................................4-12
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-73
Trailer Wiring Harness.....................................4-77
Trailer...........................................................4-65
Recommendations.......................................4-65
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive)
Inspection...................................................6-17
Transfer Case........................................5-55, 5-57
TRANSMISSION HOT.....................................3-71
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-26
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11Transmission..................................................5-26
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-26
Temperature Gage.......................................3-46
Transportation Options...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-27
Trip Information Button....................................3-54
Trip Odometer................................................3-38
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-8
TURN SIGNAL ON.........................................3-71
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-75U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-15
Underhood Fuse Block...................................5-113
Understanding Radio Reception.......................3-127
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-72
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-5
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-75
Using Cleaner on Fabric................................5-100
Using HomeLink
ž...........................................2-60
Using Song List Mode...................................3-112
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-57
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