warning light CHEVROLET TAHOE 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a speci®ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signi®cantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction ± AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on speci®ed government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction gradeassigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature ± A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,
representing the tire's resistance to the generation
of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci®ed indoor
laboratory test wheel. Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tire to degenerate and
reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a
level of performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly in¯ated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underin¯ation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure.
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Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-44
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-108
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-24
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade).....3-75, 3-79,
3-90, 3-104
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-40
Air Bag Systems.....................................1-73, 1-80
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-88
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-80
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-83
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-87
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-80
What Will You See After an Air Bag In¯ates?......1-81
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-79
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-76
Air Bag .........................................................3-39
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-39
Readiness Light..........................................3-39
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-23
Air Conditioning..............................................3-28
All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak
ž........................2-34All-Wheel Drive...............................................5-55
AM-FM Radio.................................................3-73
AM .............................................................3-127
Antenna, Fixed Mast......................................3-129
Antenna, XMŸ Satellite Radio
Antenna System........................................3-129
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-44
Anti-lock Brake System..................................... 4-7
Appearance Care............................................5-99
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-102
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-105
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-99
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle............5-102
Finish Damage..........................................5-104
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-105
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-105
Weatherstrips............................................5-102
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-30
Ashtrays........................................................3-20
Audio Output................................................3-121
Audio System(s).............................................3-72
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-73
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-126
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-127
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-129
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-128
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-129
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-129
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-87
Radio with CD............................................3-76
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-101
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-124
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-73
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-72
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-125
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-127
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-129
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Level Control...................................4-64
Automatic Transfer Case..................................2-30
Automatic Transmission Check..........................6-12
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-14
Automatic Transmission...................................5-26
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-26
AutorideŸ.....................................................4-64
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-17B
Backing Up....................................................4-74
BATTERY NOT CHARGING.............................3-65
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection............................3-19
Battery Warning Light......................................3-41
Battery..........................................................5-48
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-47
Before You Drive...........................................3-114
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-25
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-12
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-9
Bench Seat....................................................1-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-13
Brake............................................................2-38
Parking......................................................2-38
System Inspection.......................................6-17
System Warning Light..................................3-42
Brake Adjustment............................................5-48
Brake Fluid....................................................5-45
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-24
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-48
Brake Wear...................................................5-47
Brakes..........................................................5-45
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
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Coolant.........................................................3-45
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-45
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-32
Cooling System..............................................5-36
Cruise Control Light........................................3-51
Cruise Control................................................3-10
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-61
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-8
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-6
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting.........................3-23, 3-29
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Dinghy Towing................................................4-60
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-61
Dome Lamps.................................................3-18
Door.............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
DRIVER DOOR AJAR.....................................3-66
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-53
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-54
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Driver............................................................1-30
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-30
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-36
Driving Downhill..............................................4-34
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Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E-85 (85% Ethanol)....................................... 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage.........................................................3-52
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-53
System Inspection.......................................6-16
Fuses..........................................................5-109
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-109
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-108
G
Gage............................................................3-45
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-45
Fuel..........................................................3-52
Oil Pressure...............................................3-50
Speedometer..............................................3-38
Tachometer.................................................3-38
Transmission Temperature.............................3-46
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-42Garage Door Opener.......................................2-57
Gasoline......................................................... 5-5
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-60
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-28
Glove Box.....................................................2-61
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-6
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-8
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamps....................................................5-60
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-59
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-61
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-59
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-62
Side Identi®cation Marker Lamps...................5-62
Headphones.................................................3-119
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heating.........................................................3-29
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-48
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K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-13
KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW.............................3-68
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps On Reminder.......................................3-15
Lamps...........................................................3-14
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-17
Lap Belt........................................................1-39
Lap-Shoulder Belt...........................................1-30
LATCH System...............................................1-62
Child Restraints...........................................1-62
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-64
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running . . . 2-40
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR................................3-67
Level Control..................................................4-64
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate................................2-14
Liftgate..........................................................2-14
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror...............................2-18
Light.............................................................3-39
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-39
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-44
Battery Warning..........................................3-41Light (cont.)
Brake System Warning.................................3-42
Cruise Control.............................................3-51
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-51
Low Fuel Warning.......................................3-53
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-47
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator................3-39
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-38
Tow/Haul Mode...........................................3-52
Traction Off................................................3-44
Listening to a DVD..............................3-100, 3-114
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-26
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-62
Locking Rear Axle...........................................4-12
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Lock-Out Switch.............................................2-18
Locks............................................................2-10
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Door........................................................... 2-8
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-10
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Loss of Control...............................................4-21
LOW COOLANT LEVEL..................................3-67
Low Fuel Warning Light...................................3-53
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-62
Lumbar........................................................... 1-5
Power Controls............................................. 1-5
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-121
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-11
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-13
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-12
Brake System Inspection..............................6-17
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-17
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-16
Fuel System Inspection................................6-16
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-11
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections......6-16
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-18
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-20
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-5
Steering and Suspension Inspection...............6-16
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel
Drive) Inspection......................................6-17
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-77
Making Turns.................................................4-75Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-47
Manual Seats................................................... 1-3
Manual Windows............................................2-16
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Memory Seat.................................................2-66
Message.......................................................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display...........................2-49
Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar
ž,
Compass and Temperature Display.............2-45
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-45
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror.................2-53
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors........................2-52
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-54
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors...................2-54
Outside Heated Mirrors................................2-54
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-51
Outside Power Camper-Type.........................2-53
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors....................2-53
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-52
Model Reference................................................ vi
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-4
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Reporting Safety Defects (cont.)
Reprogramming a Single HomeLinkžButton.......2-61
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-61
Restraint System Check...................................6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-88
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-89
Restraint Systems...........................................1-88
Checking....................................................1-88
Replacing Parts...........................................1-89
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-38
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR..............................3-69
Roadside......................................................... 7-6
Assistance Program....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-57
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-44
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-38
Reminder Light............................................3-38
Safety Belts..................................................5-102
Care of....................................................5-102
Center Passenger Position............................1-39
Driver Position............................................1-30Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-29
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-28
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults......................................1-44
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-40
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-38
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-46
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-38
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-24
Safety Chains.................................................4-72
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain.......................................4-28
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-5
Seat............................................................... 1-8
Head Restraints............................................ 1-8
Seats............................................................1-12
50/50 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................. 1-9
Bench Seat................................................1-16
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-21
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Manual........................................................ 1-3
Memory.....................................................2-66
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-5
Power Seats................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-9
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-6
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Vehicle Identi®cation......................................5-107
Number (VIN)............................................5-107
Service Parts Identi®cation Label..................5-107
Vehicle Personalization....................................2-66
Memory Seat..............................................2-66
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-49
Vehicle............................................................ 4-6
Control........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-62
Symbols......................................................... iv
Video Screen................................................3-117
Visors...........................................................2-18
Voltmeter Gage..............................................3-42
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-36
Warnings.......................................................3-64
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-64
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-6
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. ivWashing Your Vehicle....................................5-102
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-12
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-71
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-68
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-20
What to Add..................................................5-46
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-23
What to Use..................................5-30, 5-44, 5-57
Wheels..........................................................5-74
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-74
Replacement...............................................5-74
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-19
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life
System).....................................................5-22
When to Check and Change............................5-26
When to Check Lubricant.................................5-56
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-43
When to Check..............................................5-68
When to Inspect.............................................5-23
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking
on a Hill.....................................................4-77
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-56
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-25
Windows.......................................................2-16
Manual......................................................2-16
Power........................................................2-16
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