instrument cluster CHEVROLET TAHOE 2018 Owner's Manual

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1.Air Vents 0197.
2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0165
(If Equipped).
3.
gTraction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0242.
jPower Assist Steps 052 (If
Equipped).
XParking Assist Button (If
Equipped). See Assistance
Systems for Parking or Backing
0 256.
ALane Keep Assist (LKA)
(1500 Series) 0265 (If
Equipped).
0Pedal Adjust Switch (If
Equipped). See Adjustable
Throttle and Brake Pedal
0 217.
4. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0 185.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
0 134. 5. Favorite Switches (Out of
View). See Steering Wheel
Controls 0133.
Volume Switches (Out of View).
See Steering Wheel Controls
0 133.
6. Instrument Cluster 0143.
7. Hazard Warning Flashers
0185.
8. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0228.
Tow/Haul Selector Button. See
Tow/Haul Mode 0233.
Range Selection Mode (If
Equipped). See Manual Mode
0 231.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0184.
10. Infotainment 0191.
11. Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0192.
12. Heated and Ventilated Front
Seats 072 (If Equipped). 13. 110/120-Volt Power Outlet (If
Equipped). See Power Outlets
0 138.
14. Power Outlets 0138 (If
Equipped).
15. Rear Climate Control Buttons. SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System 0192.
16. Steering Wheel Controls 0133.
17. Horn 0133.
18. Steering Wheel Adjustment
0132.
19. Hood Release. See Hood
0 292.
20. Cruise Control 0245.
Adaptive Cruise Control 0248
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0258 (If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel 0133
(If Equipped).
21. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). See Towing
Equipment 0278.

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Cruise Control
5:Press to turn the system on or
off. The indicator light is white when
cruise control is on and turns off
when cruise control is off.
SET− :Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press to resume that
speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.
*:
Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
See Cruise Control 0245 or
Adaptive Cruise Control 0248 (if
equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
If the vehicle has the base level
instrument cluster, the trip odometer
reset stem is used to operate
the DIC.
If the vehicle has the uplevel
instrument cluster, the right steering
wheel controls are used to operate
the DIC.worx: Press to move up or
down in a list.
oorp: Press to move between
the interactive display zones in the
cluster.
V: Press to open a menu or select
a menu item. Press and hold to
reset values on certain screens.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) 0161 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 162.

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SeeAssistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0256.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system
shows a triangle with an arrow on
the infotainment display to warn of
traffic behind your vehicle that may
cross your vehicle's path while in
R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will
sound, or the driver seat will pulse.
See Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0256.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Rear Parking
Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking
and avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). It operates at speeds
less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may
show a warning triangle on the
infotainment display and a graphic
on the instrument cluster to provide
the object distance. In addition,
multiple beeps or seat pulses may
occur if very close to an object. The vehicle may also have the Front
Parking Assist system.
See
Assistance Systems for Parking
or Backing 0256.
Power Outlets
Power Outlets 12-Volt Direct
Current
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone, MP3
player, etc.
The vehicle may have up to five
accessory power outlets:
Vehicles with a Center Console
.
One in front of the cupholders on
the center console
. One inside the center storage
console
. One on the rear of the center
storage console
. One in the third row seat on the
driver side
. One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side Vehicles with Bench Seats
.
One on the center stack below
the climate control system
. One in the storage area on the
bench seat
. One on the rear of the center
armrest storage
. One in the third row seat area on
the driver side
. One in the rear cargo area on
the passenger side
Lift the cover to access and replace
when not in use.
See Power Outlets 0138.

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If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
automatic reversal system will
detect the object and stop the
sunroof.
SeeSunroof 062.Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control/
Electronic Stability
Control
The vehicle has a traction control
system that limits wheel spin and
the StabiliTrak system that assists
with directional control of the vehicle
in difficult driving conditions. Both
systems come on automatically
when the vehicle is started and
begins to move.
.
To turn off traction control, press
and release
gon the instrument
panel to the left of the steering
wheel. The traction off light
i
displays in the instrument
cluster. The appropriate DIC
message displays.
. To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
guntiliandgilluminate in the instrument cluster and the
appropriate DIC message
displays.
. Press and release
gagain to
turn on both systems.
StabiliTrak will automatically turn on
if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h
(35 mph). Traction control will
remain off.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0242.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light
alerts to a significant loss in
pressure of one of the vehicle's
tires. If the warning light comes on,
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power source, and can sound an
alarm if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off
the alarm if it senses movement of
the vehicle, such as a change in
vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry
into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain
in the vehicle when the intrusion
sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion
sensor:
.Make sure all doors and
windows are completely closed.
. Secure any loose items such as
a sunshades.
. Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the
sensors in the front overhead
console.
. Close DVD screens before
leaving the vehicle.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
0 414.
Immobilizer Operation
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 ignition is turned
from off to on.
The security light, in the instrument
cluster, comes on if there is a
problem with arming or disarming
the theft-deterrent system.

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There is an airbag readiness light
on the instrument cluster, which
shows the airbag symbol.
The system checks the airbag
electrical system for malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an
electrical problem. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light 0151.
Where Are the Airbags?
The driver frontal airbag is in the
center of the steering wheel.
The front outboard passenger
frontal airbag is in the passenger
side instrument panel.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 132
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 133
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 133
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 134
Rear Window Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 Engine Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . 151
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 151
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 153
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . 153
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . 156
Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . 156
Hill Descent Control Light . . . . 157
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light (1500 Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 157
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . 158
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 159
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 159
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 160
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 160
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 160 Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Head-Up Display (HUD) . . . . . . 165
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 169
Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . . 169
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 170
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . 178
Universal Remote System Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Universal Remote System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

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Instrument Cluster
Base Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)

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Midlevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)

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Uplevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)