ABS CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cigarette LightedAshtrays
The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel. Pull on the bottom
of the ashtray door
to open it.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be
set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your ‘vehicle.
Do
not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating can make it overload,
damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Just push the lighter all the
way in and let go.
When it’s done,
it will pop back by itself.
To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front of the
ashtray insert. Then slide the insert out
of the ashtray door.
To use a rear ashtray, if you have them, pull at the top of
the ashtray door
to flip the door open.
To remove a rear ashtray, if you have them, press down
on the inside tabs and open the door fully.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time
to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances,
you will
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
Ilf your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder
to push down. If your engine
sto’ps,
you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used
up, it‘may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
When you start your engine and begin to drive away,
your anti-lock brake system will check itself.
You may
hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test
is going on. This
is normal.
ANTI -
LOCK
If there’s a problem with the
anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out
in
front of you.
You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens
with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at the
rear wheels. The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster
than any driver could. The computer
is programmed to
make the most
of available tire and road conditions.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the
accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way
you want the
vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your
vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready for a
second skid if
it occurs.
Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It
is important to slow down on slippery
surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow
on the road to make a “mirrored surface’’
-- and
slow down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving Guidelines
This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a
utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations
issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration
(NHTSA) of the United States
Department of Transportation. Utility vehicles have
higher ground clearance and a narrower track
to make
them capable
of performing in a wide variety of off-road
applications. Specific design characteristics give them a
higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An
advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better
view of the road allowing you
to anticipate problems.
They are not designed for cornering at the same speeds
as conventional two-wheel-drive vehicles any more than
low-slung sports cars
are designed to perform
satisfactorily under off-road conditions. If at all
possible, avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers.
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate
this vehicle correctly may result in loss
of control or
vehicle rollover.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
1 how to do it:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK
(P) yet.
Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
brake, and then shift to PARK (P).
If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
the transfer case is in a drive gear
-- not in
NEUTRAL
(N).
Release the regular brakes.
1
I A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even
when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps
that follow.
If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer
case is in NEUTRAL
(N), your vehicle will be free
to roll, even if your shift lever is in
PARK (P). So,
be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear -’- not
in NEUTRAL
(N).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER USAGE
DESCRIPTION ' SIZE
I050004 Shines vehicle without
scratching
Chamois
2.75 sq. ft. ~~ ~ ~ ~~
r 1050172 1~ 16 oz. (0.473 L)-1 Tar and Road Oil Remover[- Also removes old waxes and polishes
~~~ ~~ ~
I ~ ~ 1050173 [ ~1607_(0473 L) 1 --Chrome Cleaner and Polish-r Removes
rust and corrosion
~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~
10501 74
Exterior cleaner and polish
Manic Mirror Cleaner Polish 16 oz. (0.473 L) 1 05020 1
Removes soil and black marks
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
10502 14
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
6 Ibs. (2.72 kg) 1050429 Cleans
grease, grime and smoke film Glass Cleaner 23
oz. (0.680 L) I050427
. Spot and stain removal Vinyl and Leather Cleaner
32 oz. (0.946
L)
For cloth
Spot Lifter
8 oz. (0.237 L) 105 1398" Cleans
vinyl,
cloth, tires and mats
I051515 Exterior wash
Wash and
Wax Concentrate
16 oz. (0.473 L) 1052870 Windshield washer solvent and
antifreeze
Optikleen@
32
oz. (0.946 L)
1052918"" Protects
vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All TM Protector 8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052929
Cleans vinyl, leather and rubber
Armor All Cleaner 16
oz. (0.473 L)
12345002** Attracts and absorbs
soils Capture Dry Spot Remover 8 oz. (0.237 L)
1052930 Spray
on wheel
cleaner
Wheel Cleaner 16 oz. (0.473 L)
12345725 Shines tires
Silicone Tire Shine
12 oz. (0.354 L)
Motors Parts Department for these products.
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* Not recommended for pigskin suede-leather.
See "Fluids and Lubricants"
in the Index. **Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse Usage
13 ........ Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette
Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power
Lumbar Seat
Comfort Controls, instrument
Switches, Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
15
........ DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
16
........ Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-up
Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17
........ Radio (Ignition)
18
........ 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19
........ Radio (Battery)
14
........ 4WD Indicator, Cluster,
Front and Rear
Fuse Usage
20 ........ PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
4. ,,/ J - ;c- ; Speedometer, Check Gages, .. '.. - *. 1'). 'I :,,:-: . .-.?Warning ,. Lights .- .
21 ........ Not Used
22
........ Not Used
23
........ Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24
........ Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2
Relay (Gasoline Engine)
A ......... Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
B ......... Power Windows
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RELAY
[-I RELAY
00
ION J
Fuse Usage
ECM-B ....... Fuel Pump, PCMNCM
RR DEFOG ... Rear Window Defogger
IGN-E
....... Auxiliary Fan Relay Coil,
A/C Compressor Relay, Hot
Fuel Module
Fuse
FUEL SOL ....
GLOW PLUG ,
HORN .......
AUX FAN ....
ECM- 1 .......
A/c ..........
ENG- 1 .......
LIGHTING ...
BATT ........
IGN-A .......
IGN-B .......
ABS .........
BLOWER. ....
Usage
Fuel Solenoid (Diesel Engine)
Glow plugs (Diesel Engine)
Horn, Underhood Lamps
Auxiliary Fan
Injectors, PCM/VCM
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
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