keyless entry CHEVROLET TAHOE 1999 1.G Owners Manual

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
2
-2 Keys
2
-3 Door Locks
2
-6 Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-8 Your Doors and How They Work
2
-10 Theft
2
-11 Passlock

2-12 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-12 Ignition Positions
2
-13 Starting Your Gasoline Engine
2
-15 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-16 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-19 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
2
-25 Parking Brake
2
-26 Shifting Into Park (P)
2
-28 Shifting Out of Park (P)
2
-29 Parking Over Things That Burn2
-29 Engine Exhaust
2
-30 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-31 Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)
2
-31 Windows
2
-33 Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
2
-34 Multifunction Lever
2
-40 Exterior Lamps
2
-41 Interior Lamps
2
-43 Mirrors
2
-53 Storage Compartments
2
-62 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
2
-64 Sun Visors
2
-64 Universal Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-68 Instrument Panel
2
-70 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-72 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 30 feet (9 m)
away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied
with your vehicle.
Your interior lamps will be illuminated for a set period
of time when the transmitter signal is received by the
Keyless Entry System. In addition, your vehicle's horn
will chirp if you press the LOCK button twice, to let you
know that the doors have locked.
Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency
subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS
-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
This system has a range of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement or
transmitter resynchronization is necessary. See the
instructions that follow.

Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.

Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.

If you're still having trouble, see your dealer or a
qualified technician for service.

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2-7 Operation
To unlock the driver's door, press the UNLOCK button.
The interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds or until
the ignition is turned on. If you press this button again
within five seconds, all the remaining doors will unlock.
Press the LOCK button to lock all the doors. The interior
lamps will come on for two seconds as soon as all the
doors are closed. If you press the LOCK button twice the
horn will chirp to confirm that the doors are locked.
If you do not want the horn to chirp as a confirmation
that the doors have locked or unlocked, please consult
your dealer.
The rear cargo doors or tailgate glass will unlock
automatically when the REAR button on the transmitter
is pressed twice within three seconds. If your vehicle is
equipped with a rear liftglass, pressing the REAR button
twice within three seconds will release the liftglass, but
only if the transmission selector is in PARK (P). The
interior lamps will come on for 40 seconds or until the
ignition is turned on.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can bepurchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement
transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won't
work at the normal range in any location. If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it's probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
Use one three volt, type CR2032, or equivalent battery.

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
2 Transfer Case
3 Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove
Box Lamp, Dome/Reading Lamps,
Vanity Mirrors, Power MirrorsFuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
4 Instrument Cluster, DRL Relay, Lamp
Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant
Module, Illuminated Entry Module,
DRAC (Diesel Engine)
5 Rear Comfort Controls
6 Cruise Control
7 Auxiliary Power Outlet
8 Crank
9 License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps,
Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers,
Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch
Illumination, Fender Lamps,
Headlamp Switch Illumination
10 Air Bag System
11 Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
12 A/C, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay
13 Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette
Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power
Lumbar Seat

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Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
14 4WD Indicator, Cluster, Front and
Rear Comfort Controls (If Equipped),
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)
20 PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
Speedometer, Check Gages,
Warning Lights
21 Security/Steering
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 WindowsUnderhood Fuse/Relay Center
The underhood fuse/relay center is located in the rear of
the engine compartment near the brake fluid reservoir.
Move the retainer clips for the cover to access the
fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor. The fuse
extractor is mounted to the interior fuse block. To
remove fuses if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the
end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger
and pull straight out.

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Section 9 Index
A
ir Bag 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding Equipment 1-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How Does it Restrain 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How it Works 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Readiness Light 1-31, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Makes it Inflate 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
What Will You See After it Inflates 1-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When Should it Inflate 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner 6-16, 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check 7-39 . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning 3-3, 3-4, 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Conditioning Refrigerants 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance, Tire 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna, Fixed 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antifreeze 6-25, 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock, Brake System Warning Light 2-75, 4-7 . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock, Brakes 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Theft, Radio 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appearance Care and Materials 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Arbitration Program 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armrest Storage Compartment 2
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ashtrays 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Equipment, Adding 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio Systems 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transmission
Check 7
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-19, 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdrive 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Park Mechanism Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auxiliary Power Outlet 2-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Front 6-24, 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Locking Rear 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Axle, Rear 6-22, 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement, Keyless Entry 2-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 5-3, 5-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB Auto Line 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Better Business Bureau Mediation 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blizzard 4-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument Panel 2-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster 2-70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuse Block 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Lamps 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jack, Tire 5-22, 5-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jump Starting 5-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry System 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keys 2-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Labels
Certification/Tire 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Parts Identification 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Identification Number 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamps 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning Exterior 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dome 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior 2-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Latches, Seatback 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running 2-27 . . . . . . .
Lighter 2-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lights
Air Bag Readiness 1
-31, 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning 2-75, 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System Warning 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Warning System 2-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder 1-15, 2-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Engine Soon 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Four-Wheel Drive 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator 2-81 . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving 4-15 . . . . . . . . . .
Locks 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Security 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cylinder 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door 2-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Lock Cylinder Service 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Door 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window 2-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubricants and Fluids 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lubrication Service, Body 7-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luggage Carrier 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance Record 7-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pressure 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Temperature 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Traction 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Treadwear 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uniform Quality Grading 6-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Used Wheel Replacement 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wear Indicators 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel Replacement 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
When It's Time for New 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque Lock 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Torque, Wheel Nut 5-30, 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing
From the Front 5
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
From the Rear 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle 4-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Your Vehicle 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer
Brakes 4
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving on Grades 4-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving with 4-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling When Towing 4-47, 4-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Maintenance When Towing 4-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking on Hills 4-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tongue Weight 4-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Weight on Tires 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Towing 4-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turn Signals 4
-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weight 4-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring Harness 4-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case 6-22, 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case, Automatic 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case, Manual 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Fluid, Automatic 6-19, 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitter, Universal 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmitters, Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transportation, Courtesy 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trip Odometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TTY Users 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer 4-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underbody Maintenance 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center 6-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal Transmitter 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle
Control 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Damage Warnings iv. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Identification Number 6
-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading for Off-Road Driving 4-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ventilation System 3-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Visors, Sun 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .