cruise control CHEVROLET TAHOE 2007 3.G Owners Manual

Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
If your vehicle has this feature, you can change
the position of the throttle and brake pedals.
This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since
the pedals cannot move farther away from the
standard position, but can move toward the driver
for better pedal reach.
The switch used to
adjust the pedals is
located on the
instrument panel below
the climate control
system.
Press the arrow at the bottom of the switch to
move the pedals closer to your body. Press
the arrow at the top of the switch to move the
pedals away from your body.No adjustment to the pedals can be made when
the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) or while using
the cruise control.
Your vehicle may have a memory function which
allows pedal settings to be saved and recalled.
SeeMemory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 13
for more information.
Engine Coolant Heater
Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater.
In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder,
the engine coolant heater can help. You will get
easier starting and better fuel economy during
engine warm-up.
Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a
minimum of four hours prior to starting your
vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of
the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle
may also have an internal thermostat in the
plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of
the engine coolant heater when the temperature
is at or above 0°F (−18°C) as noted on the cord.
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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
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Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 242
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 243
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 244
Trip Odometer........................................... 244
Tachometer............................................... 244
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 244
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 245
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 245
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 246
Charging System Light.............................. 248
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 249
Brake System Warning Light..................... 249
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 251
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 252
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 253
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 253
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 256Oil Pressure Light..................................... 257
Security Light............................................ 258
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 258
Cruise Control Light.................................. 258
Highbeam On Light................................... 259
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 259
Fuel Gage................................................. 259
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 260
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 260
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 261
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 267
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 270
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 280
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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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=(Rear Wiper Wash):To turn on the rear
wiper wash, push the button on the end of the turn
signal/multifunction lever to spray washer uid
on the rear window. The wipers will clear the rear
window and either stop or return to your preset
speed. For more washer cycles, press and
hold the button.
The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if
the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate
or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper will return to the parked position
and stop.Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, cruise control
is turned off.
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If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak®system and
begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise
control, the cruise control will automatically
disengage. SeeStabiliTrak
®System on page 363.
When road conditions allow you to safely use it
again, you may turn the cruise control back on.
The cruise control
buttons are located on
left side of the
steering wheel.
T(On/Off):This button can both activate and
turn off the system. The indicator light on the
button turns on when cruise control is on and turns
off when cruise control is off.
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate):Press this button
to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to
a previously set speed.
SET−(Set/Coast):Press this button to set the
speed or make the vehicle decelerate.
[(Cancel):Press this button to cancel cruise
control without erasing the set speed from
memory.
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Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Press the cruise control On/Off button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET−button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This
shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need
to reset it.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set
speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time you do this,
you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the SET– button on the steering wheel
briey. Each time you do this, the vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of
course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers nd this to be too much
trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Press the On/Off button on the steering
wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is
erased.
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That is a check to be sure the light works. If it
does not come on, be sure to have it xed so it will
be there to warn you if something goes wrong.
When the light comes on and stays on, it means
that oil is not owing through your engine
properly. You could be low on oil and you might
have some other system problem.
Security Light
This light ashes when
the vehicle security
system is activated.
Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light will
come on when the fog
lamps are in use.
The light will go out when the fog lamps are
turned off. SeeFog Lamps on page 218for more
information.
Cruise Control Light
This light comes on
whenever you set the
cruise control.
The light goes out when the cruise control is
turned off. SeeCruise Control on page 211for
more information.
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Traction Control Operation
The traction control system is part of the
StabiliTrak®system. Traction control limits wheel
spin by reducing engine power to the wheels
(engine speed management) and by applying
brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction
control) as necessary.
The traction control system is enabled
automatically when you start your vehicle. It will
activate and the StabiliTrak
®light will ash if
it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or
beginning to lose traction while driving. If you turn
off traction control, only the brake-traction
control portion of traction control will work. The
engine speed management will be disabled. In this
mode, engine power is not reduced automatically
and the driven wheels can spin more freely.
This can cause the brake-traction control to
activate constantly.Notice:If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to
spin excessively while the StabiliTrak
®, ABS
and brake warning lights and the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message are displayed, you
could damage the transfer case. The repairs
would not be covered by your warranty. Reduce
engine power and do not spin the wheel(s)
excessively while these lights and this message
are displayed.
The traction control system may activate on
dry or rough roads or under conditions such as
heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/
downshifts of the transmission. When this happens,
you may notice a reduction in acceleration, or may
hear a noise or vibration. This is normal.
If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system
activates, the StabiliTrak
®light will ash and the
cruise control will automatically disengage. When
road conditions allow you to use cruise again, you
may re-engage the cruise control. SeeCruise
Control on page 211.
StabiliTrak
®may also turn off automatically if it
determines that a problem exists with the system. If
the problem does not clear itself after restarting the
vehicle, you should see your dealer for service.
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