CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2014 10.G Workshop Manual

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17
With Manual Folding Mirrors
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch located above the four-way control pad
to the left or right to choose
either the driver side or
passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to
move the mirror in the desired
direction.
3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the
area behind are seen. Keep the selector switch in the
center position when not adjusting
either outside mirror.
Exterior Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If the vehicle has the exterior
automatic dimming mirror, the driver
outside mirror automatically adjusts
for the glare of headlamps behind.
This feature is controlled by the on
and off setting on the inside
automatic dimming rearview mirror.
See
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror on page 2-19.
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
If the vehicle has the Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) system. See Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on
page 9-49.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may also have a turn
signal indicator on the mirror. An
arrow on the mirror flashes in the
direction of the turn or lane change.
Folding Mirrors
Power Folding
1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out to the driving position.
2. Press (B) to fold the mirrors in to the folded position.

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Resetting the Power Folding
Mirrors
Reset the power folding mirrors if:
.The mirrors are accidentally
obstructed while folding.
.They are accidentally manually
folded/unfolded.
.The mirrors will not stay in the
unfolded position.
.The mirrors vibrate at normal
driving speeds.
Fold and unfold the mirrors one time
using the mirror controls to reset
them to their normal position.
A popping noise may be heard
during the resetting of the power
folding mirrors. This sound is normal
after a manual folding operation.
Manual Folding
Fold the mirrors inward to prevent
damage when going through an
automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the
mirror outward, to return to its
original position.
Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
1(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” under
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-4 orClimate
Control Systems on page 8-1 for
more information.
Automatic Dimming
Mirror
If equipped, the driver outside mirror
automatically adjusts for the glare of
the headlamps from behind. See
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
on page 2-19.
Park Tilt Mirrors
If the vehicle has the memory
package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a
preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
feature lets the driver view the curb
when parallel parking. The mirrors
return to the original position when
the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned
off or to OFF/LOCK.
This feature can be programed
through the Driver Information
Center (DIC). See Vehicle
Personalization (With DIC Buttons)
on page 5-44 for more information.

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
To adjust the inside rearview mirror,
hold the rearview mirror in the
center and move it to view the area
behind the vehicle.
For vehicles with a manual rearview
mirror, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare from
the headlamps from behind.
Vehicles with OnStar
®have three
control buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See a dealer for more
information about OnStar and how
to subscribe to it. See OnStar
Overview on page 14-1.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
Adjustment
Hold the rearview mirror in the
center and move it to view the area
behind the vehicle.
Operation
For vehicles with an automatic
dimming rearview mirror, the mirror
will automatically reduce the glare of
the headlamps from behind. The
dimming feature comes on each
time the vehicle is started.
O(On/Off): Press to turn the
dimming feature on or off.
The vehicle may also have a Rear
Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear
Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9-51
If the vehicle has a RVC, the
O
button for turning the dimming
feature on or off will not be
available. Vehicles with OnStar have three
additional control buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See a
dealer for more information about
OnStar and how to subscribe to it.
See
OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Cleaning the Mirror
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.

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Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in a
pulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys on page 2-1.Power Folding Mirrors Shown,Other Models Similar
The driver door has switches that
control all windows. Each
passenger door switch only controls
that window. The power windows
work when the ignition is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-24 for more
information.
Press the switch to lower the
window. Pull the switch up to
raise it.

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Express Down Windows
Windows that have the
express-down feature allow the
windows to be lowered without
holding the switch. Press the
window switch fully and release it to
activate the express-down feature.
The express mode can be canceled
at any time by briefly pressing,
or pulling the switch.
Window Lockout
Power Folding Mirrors Shown,Other Models Similar
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
.Pressoto activate the rear
window locks. An indicator light
will illuminate when the feature
is on.
.Pressoagain to deactivate the
rear window locks.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. If equipped, detach the sun
visor from the center mount to pivot
to the side window or to extend
along the rod.

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Roof
Sunroof
A. Open or Close
B. Vent
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN, or when Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9-24. Vent:
From the closed position,
press the rear of switch (B) to vent
the sunroof.
Open/Close: To open the sunroof,
press and hold switch (A) until the
sunroof reaches the desired
position. Press and hold the front of
switch (A) to close it.
Express-Open/Express-Close: To
express-open the sunroof, fully
press and release the rear of
switch (A) until the sunroof reaches
the desired position. To
express-close the sunroof, fully
press and release the front of
switch (A). Press the switch again to
stop it.
When the sunroof is opened, an air
deflector will automatically raise.
The air deflector will retract when
the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof also has a sunshade
which can be pulled forward to block
sun rays. The sunshade must be
opened and closed manually. If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and
roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.

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Seats and Restraints 3-1
Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . 3-3
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Rear Seats
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18 Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . 3-25
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-28
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38 Adding Equipment to the
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-38
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 3-39
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Infants and Young
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-44
Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH
System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat
Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position) . . . . . . . . 3-54
Securing Child Restraints (Front Outboard Seat
Position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-58

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3-2 Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seats
The front seats have adjustable
head restraints in the outboard
seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
locked in place.To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not designed to be
removed.
Rear Seats
The vehicle's second-row seats
have head restraints in the outboard
seating positions that cannot be
adjusted.
The vehicle's third-row seats,
if equipped, have adjustable
headrests in the outboard seating
positions.
The height of the headrest can be
adjusted. Pull the headrest up to
raise it. To lower the headrest, push
down on the headrest.
Rear seat head restraints and
headrests are not designed to be
removed.

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Seats and Restraints 3-3
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust the seat:
1. Lift the bar under the front edgeof the seat cushion to unlock
the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is
locked in place.
Center Seat
If equipped, the center front
seatback doubles as an armrest and
cupholder/storage area for the driver
and passenger when the center
front seat is not used. Do not use it
as a seating position when the
seatback is folded down.
Power Seat Adjustment
To adjust a power seat, if equipped:
.Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
.If available, raise or lower the
front or rear part of the seat
cushion by moving the front or
rear of the control up or down.
.If available, raise or lower the
entire seat by moving the entire
control up or down.

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3-4 Seats and Restraints
To adjust the seatback, see“Power
Reclining Seatbacks” under
Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4.
Lumbar Adjustment
Manual Lumbar
If equipped, increase or decrease
manual lumbar support by turning
the knob forward or rearward.
Power Lumbar
To adjust the power lumbar support,
if equipped:
.On vehicles with two-way
lumbar, press and hold the top
or bottom of the control to
increase or decrease lumbar
support.
.On vehicles with four-way
lumbar, press and hold the front
or rear of the control to increase
or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the
support, press and hold the top
or bottom of the control.
Reclining Seatbacks
{Warning
Sitting in a reclined position when
the vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even when buckled
up, the safety belts cannot do
their job.
The shoulder belt will not be
against your body. Instead, it will
be in front of you. In a crash, you
could go into it, receiving neck or
other injuries.
The lap belt could go up over
your abdomen. The belt forces
would be there, not at your pelvic
bones. This could cause serious
internal injuries.
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