horn CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997 Owners Manual

Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.
For example,
these symbols
are used on an
original battery:
POSSIBLE A
CAUTION
INJURY
PROTECT EYES BY
SHIELDING
CAUSTIC
ACID COULD BAllERY
CAUSE
BURNS
AVOID
SPARKS
OR
FLAMES
SPARK
OR ,\I/,
COULD FLAME
EXPLODE BATTERY
These symbols
are important
for you and
your passengers
whenever your
vehicle is
driven:
DOOR LOCK
UNLOCK
FASTEN SEAT
BELTS
POWER
WINDOW
These symbols
have to
do with
your lamps:
SIGNALS e
TURN
WARNING
A
HAZARD
FLASHER
RUNNING
* . 0
DAYTIME
LAMPS
FOG LAMPS $0
These symbols
are on some
of
your controls:
WINDSHIELD
WIPER
WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER
WINDOW
DEFOGGER
VENTILATING FAN
These symbols are used on
warning and
indicator lights:
COOLANT -
TEMP -
CHARGING I-1
BATTERY
SYSTEM
BRAKE
(a)
COOLANT a
ENGINE OIL w,
PRESSURE
ANTI-LOCK
(@)
BRAKES
Here are some
other symbols
you may see:
FUSE
t
LIGHTER n
HORN )cr
SPEAKER
b
FUEL p3
V
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Horn Multifunction Lever
Push
on the air bag module in the center of the steering
wheel to sound the horn.
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can
also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to
a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. The lever
on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
0 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator,
0 Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer,
0 Windshield Wipers,
0 Windshield Washer and
0 Cruise Control (If Equipped).
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Driving Uphill
Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you
need to take some special steps.
Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the
steering wheel.
Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain
your speed. Don't use more power than you need,
because you don't want your wheels to start spinning
or sliding.
Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If
the path twists and turns, you might want to find
another route.
'I I
I A CAUTION:
lhrning or driving across steep hills can be
dangerous. You could lose traction, slide
sideways, and possibly roll over. You could be
seriously injured or killed. When driving up hills,
always try to
go straight up.
Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of
0 Attach a flag to the vehicle to make'you more visible
0 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
0 Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
the hill.
to approaching traffic
on trails or hills.
let opposing traffic know you're there.
you more visible to oncoming traffic.
-
A-1
Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can
cause an accident. There could be
a drop-off,
embankment, cliff,
or even another vehicle. You
could be seriously injured or killed.
As you near
the top of
a hill, slow down and stay alert.
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Name
ECM-B
RR DEFOG
IGN-E
Circuits Protected
Fuel Pump, PCMNCM
Rear Window Defogger
Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil,
A/C Compressor Relay,
Hot Fuel Module
Name
FUEL SOL
GLOW PLUG
HORN
AUX FAN
ECM-
1
AIC ENG-
1
LIGHTING
BATT
IGN-A IGN-B
ABS
BLOWER
STOP/HAZ
Circuits Protected
Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine)
Glow plugs (Diesel Engine)
Horn, Underhood Lamps
Auxiliary Fan
Injectors, PCMNCM
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
Stoplamps
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Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2- 16
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en Franqais
11
GloveBox .................................... 2-48
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-42
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-37
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-6
Headlamps .................................... 2-40
Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-37,6-38, 6-67
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-34
On Reminder
................................ 2-41
Wiring
..................................... 6-62
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-8
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-34
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-36
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-49
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-31
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2- 12
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
................. 7-46
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-42
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-45
Inside Rearview Mirror
.......................... 2-44 Inspections
.................................... 7-47
Brakesystem
................................ 7-48
DriveAxle
.................................. 7-48
Exhaust System
.............................. 7-47
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-47
Suspension
.................................. 7-47
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-47
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
............... 7-48
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-60
Brightness Control
............................ 2-42
Cleaning
.................................... 6-56
Cluster
..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
..................... ....... 2-42
Jack, Tire
............................... 5-24, 5-25
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinder Service
...................... 7-44
Keyless Entry System
............................ 2-6
Keys
............... .................... 2-2
Labels Certificatioflire
............................. 4-42
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-61
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-42
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-61
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