wheel CHEVROLET TAHOE 2007 3.G Owner's Manual

Shifting Into Park (P)
{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 rmly 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 will not move, even
when you are on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow. With four-wheel drive,
if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, 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. If you are pulling a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on page 422.1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot
and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P)
position by pulling the shift lever toward
you and moving it up as far as it will go.
3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you
can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in
your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running
{CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle
with the engine running. Your vehicle
could move suddenly if the shift lever is
not fully in PARK (P) with the parking
brake rmly set.
If you have four-wheel drive and your
transfer case is in NEUTRAL, 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.
And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it could overheat and
even catch re. You or others could be
injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the
engine running unless you have to.If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine
running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P)
and the parking brake is rmly set before
you leave it. After you move the shift lever into
PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Then, see if you can move the shift lever away
from PARK (P) without rst pulling it toward you. If
you can, it means that the shift lever was not
fully locked into PARK (P).
Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift
your transmission into PARK (P) properly,
the weight of the vehicle may put too much force
on the parking pawl in the transmission. You
may nd it difficult to pull the shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift
into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat. To nd out how, seeShifting Into
Park (P) on page 157.
When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever
out of PARK (P) before you release the parking
brake.
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{CAUTION:
Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer
case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to
roll, even if the shift lever is in PARK (P).
So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set the
parking brake.
Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle
will not move. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on
page 157.
If you are pulling a trailer, seeTowing a Trailer on
page 422.
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®, Compass and
Temperature Display
Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, the
automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level
to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
The mirror has a dual display in the upper right
corner of the mirror face that shows the compass
reading and the outside temperature.
Control buttons for the OnStar
®system are at the
bottom of the mirror. SeeOnStar®System on
page 173for more information about the services
OnStar
®provides.
P(On/Off):This is the on/off button.
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Available Services included with Directions
& Connections®Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar®Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows eligible
OnStar®subscribers to make and receive calls
using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and can be used
with OnStar
®Pre-Paid Minute Packages.
Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a
Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell
Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on
eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the OnStar
®
Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with
an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®
button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to
access location-based weather, local traffic reports,
and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button
and giving a few simple voice commands, you can
browse through the various topics. See the OnStar
®
Owners Guide for more information (Only available
in the continental U.S.).
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 351for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
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To return the cover to the retracted position, do
the following:
1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the
cover posts from the retaining sockets.
2. Let the cover move forward to the full retracted
position.
To remove the cover, from a regular wheelbase
model, do the following:
1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder.
2. Then, grasping the driver’s side cover
end cap, push the cover end cap toward the
passenger’s side of the vehicle.
3. Swing the cover rearward and take it out of
the vehicle.To put the cover in the vehicle, do the following:
1. Make sure the cover slot in the holder faces
rearward with the round surface facing down.
2. Then, hold the cover at an angle and place
the cover end cap into the slot in the
passenger’s side trim panel.
3. Move the other end of the cover forward and
hold it next to the driver’s side trim panel slot.
4. Press the end caps in, this will allow the cover
to t into the trim slot.
5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure
it is secure.
On the extended wheelbase models there are
two cover positions. The slots furthest
forward allow the cover to be used if the third
seat is removed or folded down. The cover
can be installed and removed from either side.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 202
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 204
Other Warning Devices............................. 204
Horn.......................................................... 204
Tilt Wheel.................................................. 204
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 205
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 206
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 207
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 207
Windshield Wipers..................................... 207
Rainsense™ II Wipers............................... 208
Windshield Washer.................................... 209
Rear Window Wiper/Washer...................... 210
Cruise Control........................................... 211
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 215
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 216
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 216
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 217
Fog Lamps................................................ 218
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp.................... 218Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 219
Dome Lamps............................................. 219
Dome Lamp Override................................ 219
Entry Lighting............................................ 220
Exit Lighting.............................................. 220
Reading Lamps......................................... 220
Electric Power Management...................... 220
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 221
Ultrasonic Rear Parking
Assist (URPA)........................................ 222
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 225
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter................ 227
Climate Controls......................................... 227
Climate Control System............................. 227
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.... 231
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 238
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System.................................................. 239
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls............... 240
Section 3 Instrument Panel
199

Audio System(s)......................................... 290
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with
a Single CD Player)............................... 291
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with
a CD and DVD Player).......................... 292
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with
a Six-Disc CD Player)............................ 293
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 294
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3)................. 305
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or
Six-Disc CD Player)............................... 321
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD
and DVD Player).................................... 327XM Radio Messages ................................. 335
Navigation/Radio System........................... 337
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 337
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 348
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 350
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 351
Radio Reception........................................ 352
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 353
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 353
Rear Side Window Antenna....................... 354
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 354
Section 3 Instrument Panel
201

A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 238.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 205.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 243.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 204.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 145.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Tow/Haul Mode on page 149.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 260.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 290.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 215.
J. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 219.
K. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 150.
L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 211.M. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 204.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 204.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 351.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 227or Dual Automatic Climate
Controls (If Equipped). SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 231.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 225. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 227.
R. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped). See
StabiliTrak®System on page 363. Pedal Adjust
Button (If Equipped). SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 143. Rear Park Assist
Disable Button (If Equipped). SeeUltrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 222.
Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 209. Power Running Boards Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeePower Running
Boards on page 131.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 190.
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Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem.
Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ash on
and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
on top of the steering
column.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
ignition position the key is in, and even if the
key is not in the ignition.
Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
When the hazard warning ashers are on, your
turn signals will not work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet
(100 m) behind your vehicle.
Horn
To sound the horn, press the center pad on the
steering wheel.
Tilt Wheel
Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust
the steering wheel before driving. Raising it to
the highest level gives more room to exit and enter
your vehicle.
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The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the
lower left side of the column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G(Turn and Lane Change Signals):See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 206.
53(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer):
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 207.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 207.
N(Windshield Wipers):SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 207.
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