weight CHEVROLET TAHOE 1997 1.G User Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight of the
trailer. And always keep
in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform
(and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure
the brakes are working. This lets
you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load
is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes
are still working.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you
would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This
can help you avoid situations that require heavy bralung
and sudden turns.
Passing
You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when
you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal
longer,
you’ll need to go much farther beyond the
passed vehicle before
you can return to your lane.
Backing Up
Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand.
Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand
to the left.
To move the trailer to the right, move your
hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if
possible, have someone guide you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Gear Positions. Automatic Transmission ............. 2- 16
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-42
Guide en Franqais
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Theft ................... ... 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... ... ...... 3-26
THEFTLOCK
........................ ... 3-26
Thermostat
............................ ... 6-29
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 19
Tilt Steering Wheel ............................. 2-33
Time. Setting the
............................... 3- 11
Tire Chains .................................... 6-5 1
TireLoading ................................... 4-42
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-42
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-50
BuyingNew
................................. 6-48
Chains
..................................... 6-51
Changing
a Flat .............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-59
Tires
......................................... 6-44
Inflation
.................................... 6-45
Inflation Check
............................... 7-43
Inspection and Rotation
............... 1 ........ 6-46
Loading
.................................... 4-42
Pressure
.................................... 6-45
Temperature ................................. 6-50
Traction
.................................... 6-49
Treadwear
................................... 6-49
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-49
Used Wheel Replacement
...................... 6-51
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-48
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-50
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-48
TopStrap
..................................... 1-51
TorqueLock ................................... 2-28 Torque.
Wheel
Nut ......................... 5.33. 6.69
From the Front
................................ 5-9
From the Rear
............................... 5-10
Trailer
...................................... 4-44
Yourvehicle
.................................. 5-8
Brakes
..................................... 4-50
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-52
Driving with
................................. 4-50
Engine Cooling When Towing
.............. 4-45, 4-52
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-54
Safety Chains
................................ 4-49
Tongueweight
............................... 4-48
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-49
Towing
..................................... 4-44
Turnsignals
................................. 4-52
Weight
..................................... 4-45
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-54
Transfer Case
.................................. 6-24
Transfer Case, Electronic
......................... 2-23
Transfer Case, Manual
........................... 2-21
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
.................... 6-20
Transmitters, Keyless Entry
........................ 2-6
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-63
Turn Signal and Lane Change.Signals
............... 2-34
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-52
Towing
Trailer Hitches
..................................... 4-49
Parking
on Hills .............................. 4-53
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
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