CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around
the vehicle.
Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the regular
brake.
NOTE.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to turn off the engine immediately
if it starts.
Try to start
the engine in each gear. The starter
should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
If the starter works in any other position, your
vehicle needs service.
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
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’ A CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
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Before you start, be sure you have enough
room around the vehicle. It should be parked on
a level surface.
Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready
to apply the regular brake
immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
With the engine
off, turn the key to the RUN position,
but don’t
start the engine. Without applying the regular
brake,
try to move the’ shift lever out of PARK (P) with
normal effort.
If the shift lever moves out of
PARK (P), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the key to LOCK
in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift
The key should come out only in LOCK.
lever
is in PARK (P).
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front
of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
'To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL
(N), slowly remove ,
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s
service department or other qualified service center do
these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are
completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a GM Service Manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust” in
the Index.
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed,
Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or
excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for
kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be
required on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete ,system. Inspect brake.lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum'brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel.cylinders, calipers, parlung brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Lubricants,
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
~~
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
~
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
~
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
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Automatic
Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Key Lock
Cylinders
Chassis
Lubrication
Front Wheel
Bearings
Differential,
Front and Rear
Axle
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Transfer Case
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Chassis lubricant (GM
Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
Wheel bearing lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI Grade 2,
Category GC or GC-LB (GM
Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
Axle Lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052271) or SAE 8OW-90
GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
USAGE
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Propeller Shaft SplineLJniversal
Joint and
Propeller Shaft
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No.
105 15 15) or
equivalent.
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent)
or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
Lubriplate lubricant aerosol
(GM
Part No. 12346293 or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or
GC-LB.
GC-LB.
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Hood and Door
Hinges
Body
Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seat,
Fuel Door Hinge
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
Multl-pu ose lubricant,
,
Superlube (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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%
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
Points Multi-pu ose lubricant
Superlube (GM Part
No. 1234624 1 or equivalent).
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Weatherstrip
Conditioning Dielectric
Silicone Grease (GM
Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent). Squeaks
Multi-pu
ose lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
%
Gas Line Gas Line De-Icer (GM Part
No.
105 15 16).
See “Replacement Parts”
in the Index‘ for recommended
replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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After the scheduled services are performed, record the
date, odometer reading and who performed
the service
in the boxes provided after the maintenance interval.
Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or
“Periodic Maintenance” can be added on
the following record pages. Also, you should retain all
maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio
is a convenient place to store them.
Maintenance Record
ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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ODOMETER
DATE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
SERVICED
BY READING
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Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if
you need assistance. This section also tells
you how
to obtain service publications and how to report any
safety defects.
This section includes information on:
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The Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users
Roadside Assistance
Courtesy Transportation
BBB Auto Line -- Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program
Reporting Safety Defects
Service and Owner Publications
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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