set clock CHEVROLET TAHOE 2008 3.G User Guide

Using ABS
Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
rmly and let antilock work for you. You might feel the
brakes vibrate or notice some noise, but this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With ABS, you can steer and brake at the same time. In
many emergencies, steering can help you more than
even the very best braking.
Locking Rear Axle
If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle
can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand
or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the
time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction
and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with
traction to move the vehicle.
StabiliTrak®System
Your vehicle may have the StabiliTrak system which
combines antilock brake, traction and stability control
systems and helps the driver maintain directional control
of the vehicle in most driving conditions.When you rst start your vehicle and begin to drive away,
the system performs several diagnostic checks to ensure
there are no problems. You may hear or feel the system
working. This is normal and does not mean there is a
problem with your vehicle. The system should initialize
before the vehicle reaches 20 mph (32 km/h). In some
cases, it may take approximately two miles of driving
before the system initializes.
If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak
light along with one of the following messages will be
displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC):
TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL, STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE
STABILITRAK. If these DIC messages appear, make
sure the StabiliTrak system has not been turned off using
the StabiliTrak on/off button. Then turn the steering wheel
clockwise from the nine o’clock position to the three
o’clock position. If this clears the message(s), your
vehicle does not need servicing. If this does not clear the
message(s), then turn the vehicle off, wait 15 seconds,
and then turn it back on again to reset the system. If any
of these messages still appear on the Driver Information
Center (DIC), your vehicle should be taken in for service.
For more information on the DIC messages, seeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 3-51.
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If your engine has stopped running, you will need to
restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the
parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to
PARK (P) and restart the engine. Then, shift to
REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly
back down the hill as straight as possible in
REVERSE (R).
As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand
on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This
way, you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight
and maneuver as you back down. It is best that you
back down the hill with your wheels straight rather
than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel
too far to the left or right will increase the possibility
of a rollover.
There are also some things you must not do if you stall,
or are about to stall, when going up a hill:
Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into
NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regain
forward momentum. This will not work. Your vehicle
will roll backwards very quickly and you could go
out of control.
Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle.
Then apply the parking brake. Shift to REVERSE (R),
release the parking brake, and slowly back
straight down.
{CAUTION:
Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can
cause your vehicle to roll even if the
transmission is in PARK (P). This is because
the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case
overrides the transmission. You or someone
else could be injured. If you are going to leave
your vehicle, set the parking brake and shift
the transmission to PARK (P). But do not shift
the transfer case to NEUTRAL.
Never attempt to turn around if you are about to
stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep
enough to stall your vehicle, it is steep enough to
cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you
cannot make it up the hill, you must back straight
down the hill.
If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide
you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your
transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave
the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side
and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled
downhill. Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL
when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear.
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-41
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-90
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-119
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-28
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-22
Air Conditioning......................................3-22, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag System................................................1-76
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-90
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-83
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-90
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-83
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-84
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-81
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-78
Antenna, Rear Side Window...........................3-118
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-118
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-42Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-114
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-112
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-116
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-113
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-110
Finish Care...............................................5-113
Finish Damage..........................................5-116
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-111
Interior Cleaning........................................5-109
Leather....................................................5-111
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-115
Tires........................................................5-115
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-116
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials...............5-117
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-112
Weatherstrips............................................5-112
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-114
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Audio System.................................................3-75
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-116
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual..................................3-105
Radio Reception........................................3-117
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-114
Setting the Clock.........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-116
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-118
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-72
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-59
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-114
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-113
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-110
Finish Care...............................................5-113
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-111
Interior.....................................................5-109
Leather....................................................5-111
Tires........................................................5-115
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-116
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-112
Weatherstrips............................................5-112
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-114
Climate Control System...................................3-22
Dual Automatic............................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic....................................3-32
Clock, Setting.................................................3-76
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-12
Compass...............................................2-47, 2-49
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-21
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-31
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-43
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-34
Cooling System..............................................5-37
Cruise Control................................................3-12
Cruise Control Light........................................3-49
Cupholders....................................................2-70
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-6
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-7
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government..............................7-15
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-15
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-8
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-16
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Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-16
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-11
Diesel
Running Out of Fuel....................................2-46
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-78
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see
Navigation Manual..................................3-105
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-114
Reception.................................................3-117
Setting the Clock.........................................3-76
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-116
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9
Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls.....................3-32
Rear Axle......................................................5-54
Locking........................................................ 4-6
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-12
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-72
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-114
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-105
Rear Side Window Antenna............................3-118
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-72
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display................2-49Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar
®,
Compass and Temperature Display..................2-47
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-34
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-45
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation..... 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-8
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-95
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-91
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-63
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-15
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-92
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-93
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-26
Roadside
Assistance Program....................................... 7-8
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-34
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-16
Running Boards, Power...................................2-17
Running Out of Fuel........................................2-46
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Safety Belt
Reminder Light............................................3-36
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-112
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-34
Lap Belt.....................................................1-48
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-42
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-50
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-48
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-29
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
60/40 Split Bench Seat.................................1-12
Bucket Seats, Rear......................................1-18
Center Seat................................................1-11
Head Restraints..........................................1-10
Heated Seats............................................... 1-5
Heated Seats - Rear....................................1-12
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-4
Memory, Mirrors and Pedals........................... 1-6
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4
Power Seats................................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-8
Third Row Seat...........................................1-25
Secondary Latch System................................5-102
Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position............................1-72Securing a Child Restraint (cont.)
Rear Seat Position......................................1-69
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-72
Security Light.................................................3-48
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside
of the Vehicle............................................ 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements..... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-44
Publications Ordering Information...................7-16
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-90
Setting the Clock............................................3-76
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-115
Shifting Into Park............................................2-43
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-45
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Snow Plow....................................................4-41
Spare Tire....................................................5-108
Installing....................................................5-95
Removing...................................................5-91
Storing.....................................................5-105
Specications, Capacities...............................5-126
Speedometer..................................................3-36
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-12
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-43
Stabilitrak®System........................................... 4-6
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