immobilizer CHEVROLET TAHOE 2017 4.G Owners Manual

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 31
Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Keys (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . 34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . 44
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 46
Lockout Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Doors
Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Power Assist Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Vehicle Alarm System . . . . . . . . . 53 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Blind Spot Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . 60
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 60
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Child-View Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Windows
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Keys and Locks
Keys (Key Access)
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
children or others could be caught
in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave children in a vehicle
with the ignition key or an RKE
transmitter.

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Intrusion and Inclination
Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be
deactivated if pets are left in the
vehicle or the vehicle is being
transported.
With the vehicle off, press
oin
the front overhead console to turn
off the feature.
The indicator light will come on
momentarily, indicating that these
sensors have been disabled until
the next time the alarm system is
armed.
Immobilizer
See Radio Frequency
Statement 0439.
Immobilizer Operation
(Key Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off.
The system is automatically
disarmed when the key is turned to
ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY,
or START from the LOCK/OFF
position. The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
ignition off and try again.
If the engine still does not start, and
the key appears to be undamaged,
try another ignition key. It may be
necessary to check the fuse. See
Fuses
0351. If the engine still does
not start with the other key, the
vehicle needs service. If the vehicle
does start, the first key may be
faulty. See your dealer.
It is possible for the immobilizer
system to learn new or replacement
keys. Up to eight keys can be
programmed for the vehicle. To
program additional keys, see Keys
(Keyless Access) 034 orKeys (Key
Access) 031. To program additional

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transmitters, seeRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 035 orRemote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation
(Keyless Access) 037.
Do not leave the key or device that
disarms or deactivates the vehicle
theft system in the vehicle.
See your dealer to get a new key
blank cut exactly as the ignition key
that operates the system.
Immobilizer Operation
(Keyless Access)
This vehicle has a passive
theft-deterrent system.
The system does not have to be
manually armed or disarmed.
The vehicle is automatically
immobilized when the vehicle is
turned off.
The immobilization system is
disarmed when the ignition button is
pressed in and a valid transmitter is
found in the vehicle.
The security light in the instrument
cluster comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.
The system has one or more
transmitters matched to an
immobilizer control unit in the
vehicle. Only a correctly matched
transmitter will start the vehicle.
If the transmitter is ever damaged,
you may not be able to start the
vehicle.
When trying to start the vehicle, the
security light comes on briefly when
the ignition is turned on.
If the engine does not start and the
security light stays on, there is a
problem with the system. Turn the
vehicle off and try again.
If the RKE transmitter appears to be
undamaged, try another transmitter
or place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert next to the center console storage area
between the driver and front
passenger seats. See
“Starting the
Vehicle with a Low Transmitter”
under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access)
0 35 orRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Keyless
Access) 037.
If the engine does not start with the
other transmitter or when the
transmitter is in the pocket in the
center console, the vehicle needs
service. See your dealer who can
service the theft-deterrent system
and have a new transmitter
programmed to the vehicle.
Do not leave the transmitter or
device that disarms or deactivates
the theft-deterrent system in the
vehicle.

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Security Light
The security light should come on
briefly as the engine is started. If it
does not come on, have the vehicle
serviced by your dealer. If the
system is working normally, the
indicator light turns off.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. SeeImmobilizer Operation
(Key Access) 055 orImmobilizer
Operation (Keyless Access) 056.
High-Beam On Light
This light comes on when the
high-beam headlamps are in use.
See Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0191.
IntelliBeam®Light
This light comes on when the
IntelliBeam system, if equipped, is
enabled.
See Exterior Lamp Controls 0189.
Front Fog Lamp Light
For vehicles with fog lamps, this
light comes on when the fog lamps
are on. The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. See
Fog
Lamps 0194 for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0189.
Cruise Control Light
The cruise control light is white
when the cruise control is on and
ready, and turns green when the
cruise control is set and active.
See Cruise Control 0278.

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Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for
service.
Security Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system. The vehicle may or may not
restart, so you may want to take the
vehicle to your dealer before turning
off the engine. SeeImmobilizer
Operation (Key Access) 055 or
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless
Access) 056.
Steering System
Messages
STEERING ASSIST IS
REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE
This message may display if a
problem occurs with the electric
power steering system. If this
message appears, steering effort
may be slightly higher than normal.
The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use
caution while in reduced assist
mode. If this message is persistent
or appears repeatedly, take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
See Steering 0237.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when there
is a problem with electric power
steering. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer. See Steering0237.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message is displayed when
attempting to start the vehicle
without first pressing the brake
pedal.
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light 0156. Several conditions may
cause this message to appear. See

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458 Index
Headlamps (cont'd)High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 157
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 191
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 157
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226, 230
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 370
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 243
Hill Descent Control (HDC) . . . . . 276
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . . . . 154
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . 274
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
HVAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226, 230I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . 252, 254
Ignition Transmission Lock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 344
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Indicator
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 442
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Instrument Panel Storage Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 6
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 60
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jack Auxiliary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
K
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . . . . 170
Keyless EntryRemote (RKE) System . . . . . 35, 37
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31, 34
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 364
Lamps Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 192
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Front Turn Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Malfunction Indicator . . . . . . . . . 151
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 294
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 297
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 154
Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . 111
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

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Index 463
Steering System Messages . . . . . 174
StepsPower Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Storage Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 125
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System
Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198, 442
Noise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
Roof Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 432
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 55, 56 Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Third-Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Throttle, Adjustable . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 362 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
All-Terrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Full-Size Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 369, 370
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Pressure Monitor Operation . . 372 Tires (cont'd)
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 371
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Terminology and Definitions . . 366
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 380
Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 380
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
Tow/Haul Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Towing
Driving Characteristics . . . . . . . . 303
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 303
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 396
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Trailer Sway Control (TSC) . . . 317
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 396
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155