headlamp CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 1.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dri-ving 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.
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A CAUTION:
Turning 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 the hill.
Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible
to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to
let opposing traffic know you’re there.
Use your headlamps even during the day. They make
you more visible to oncoming traffic.
A CAUTION:
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here are-some tips on night driving.
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Drive defensively.
Don’t ,drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
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Since you can’t see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up
only so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to
see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do
in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night.
But,if you’re
driving, don’t wear sunglasses at.night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a
lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle
with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt
on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils
of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less
of a
roadway when
you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren’t even aware of it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves
fuel. When
you run the engine, make it go a little faster
than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This
uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the
battery (or batteries) charged.
You will need a
well-charged battery (or batteries) to restart the vehicle,
and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps.
Let the heater run for awhile.
If you have a diesel engine, you may have to run it at a
higher speed to get enough heat. Then, shut the engine
off and close the window almost all the way to preserve
the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only
when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But
do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as
you
can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle
and
do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or
so until help comes.
Loading Your Vehicle
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a-n SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Certification/Tire label.is found on the rear edge of
the driver's door.
The label shows the size of your original tires and the
inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight
capacity
of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes
the
weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sealed Beam Headlamps
2.
1. Remove the four
screws from the
headlamp retainer.
Pull the headlamp out and remove the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove
the headlamp.
4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place.
5. Install the retainer to the headlamp and tighten
the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Composite Headlamps
1. Remove the two
screws at the top of
the radiator support.
2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
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3. Unplug the
connector. electrical
Turn the bulb to the left and remove it.
Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to
the right until it is tight.
Plug in the electrical connector.
Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install and tighten the two screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Parkingfirn Signal Lamps with
Sealed Beam Headlamps
1. Remove the two screws
at the inside edge
of
the parkinghurn signal
lamp assembly. b
2. Remove the lamp assembly by swinging it out from
the inside edge and sliding it out at the outside edge.
, . :. ,, _. ... ., >- ,. ' ~ .I ,: ,: '_ . , 3. Squeeze the tab on the
side of the lamp socket
while turning the socket
to the left.
4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly.
5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and
remove
it from the socket.
6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until
it locks.
8. Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps
1. Remove the screws and
take out the parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
2. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while
turning the socket to the left.
3. Pull the socket out of the
lamp assembly.
4. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and
remove it from the socket.
5. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until it locks.
7. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sidemarker Lamps with Sealed Beam and
Composite Headlamps
2.
3. Pull the bulb ,straight out
of the socket.
. Remove the screws and
pull out the parkinghrn
signal lamp assembly.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it
is tight.
Reach through the opening and turn the sidemarker
bulb socket to the left and remove
it.
5. Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly
and turn it
to the right to tighten it.
6. Replace the parkingkurn signal lamp assembly and
tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous.
It
could affect the braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose
control. You could have a collision in which you or
others could be injured. Always use the correct
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis. Used
Replacement Wheels
A CAUTION:
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Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new
GM original
equipment wheel.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
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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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