Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1996 Tahoe Owner's Manual

Table Of Contents

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual3
About Driving Your Vehicle4
How To Use This Manual4
Safety Warnings And Symbols4
Vehicle Damage Warnings5
Model Reference7
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems8
Seats And Seat Controls8
Manual Front Seat8
Power Lumbar Adjustment10
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Head Restraints12
Seatback Latches12
Rear Seats14
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone23
Why Safety Belts Work24
About Safety Belts And The Answers27
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly28
Driver Position28
Lap-Shoulder Belt28
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (Sir) System36
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle41
Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle41
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy42
Right Front Passenger Position43
Center Passenger Position43
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions45
Smaller Children And Babies50
Child Restraints52
Where To Put The Restraint52
Top Strap52
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position53
Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position55
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position57
Larger Children59
Safety Belt Extender62
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash63
Section 2 Features And Controls64
Door Locks65
Leaving Your Vehicle66
Keyless Entry System (Option)67
Operation67
Matching Transmitter(S) To Your Vehicle68
Battery Replacement68
Your Doors And How They Work69
Side Doors69
Panel Doors70
Key In The Ignition71
Parking At Night72
Parking Lots72
Ignition Positions73
Starting Your Gasoline Engine74
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)75
Automatic Transmission Operation77
Locking Rear Axle (Option)80
Four-Wheel Drive80
Parking Brake84
Shifting Into Park (P)85
Steering Column Shift Lever85
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running86
Torque Lock87
Parking Over Things That Burn87
Engine Exhaust88
Running Your Engine While You're Parked88
Manual Windows90
Tilt Wheel (Option)91
Multifunction Lever92
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator92
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer93
Windshield Wipers93
Windshield Washer94
Rear Window Wiper And Washer95
Cruise Control (Option)95
Headlamps On Reminder99
Daytime Running Lamps99
Interior Lamps101
Reading Lamps102
Inside Mirror102
Outside Mirrors104
Convex Outside Mirror105
Storage Compartments105
Glove Box105
Center Overhead Console107
Other Storage Compartments109
Convenience Net110
Cargo Tie-Downs113
Luggage Carrier (Option)113
Cigarette Lightedashtrays115
Sun Visors116
Power Outlets116
Instrument Panel117
Instrument Cluster119
Speedometer And Odometer120
Trip Odometer120
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators121
Safety Belt Reminder Light121
Airbag Readiness Light122
Charging System Warning Light122
Brake System Warning Light124
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light125
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage125
Oil Pressure Gage128
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light129
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems132
Air Conditioning137
Ventilation System138
Defogging And Defrosting139
Rear Window Defogger (Option)140
Audio Systems140
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (Option)143
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And Automatic Tone Control (Option)145
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control (Option)151
Theft-Deterrent Feature155
Understanding Radio Reception157
Tips About Your Audio System157
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player158
Care Of Your Compact Discs159
Fixed Mast Antenna159
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road160
Defensive Driving160
Drunken Driving161
Control Of A Vehicle164
Anti-Lock Brakes165
Braking In Emergencies167
Power Steering167
Steering Tips167
Steering In Emergencies168
Off-Road Recovery169
Loss Of Control171
Driving Guidelines172
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle173
Before You Go Off-Roading173
Loading' Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving173
Environmental Concerns174
Traveling To Remote Areas175
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving175
Scanning The Terrain176
Driving On Off-Road Hills177
Approaching A Hill177
Driving Uphill178
Driving Downhill180
Driving Across An Incline182
Stalling On An Incline183
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice184
Driving In Water185
After Off-Road Driving186
Driving At Night186
Night Vision187
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads188
Driving Through Deep Standing Water190
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips190
City Driving191
Freeway Driving192
Before Leaving On A Long Trip193
Highway Hypnosis194
Hill And Mountain Roads194
Winter Driving196
Driving On Snow Or Ice197
If You're Caught In A Blizzard198
Loading Your Vehicle200
Towing A Trailer202
Weight Of The Trailer204
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue206
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires206
Safety Chains207
Following Distance209
Making Turns210
Driving On Grades210
Parking On Hills211
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill212
Maintenance When Trailer Towing212
Trailer Wiring Harness212
Power Winches213
Power Take-Off (Pto)213
Step-Bumper Pad215
Section 5 Problems On The Road216
Hazard Warning Flashers216
Other Warning Devices217
Jump Starting217
Towing Your Vehicle221
Towing .From The Front223
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)224
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine224
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine225
H'ow To Add Coolant To The Radiator231
Engine Fan Noise234
If A Tire Goes Flat234
Changing A Flat Tire235
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools236
Spare Tire241
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow251
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care254
Doing Your Own Service Work255
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)256
Filling Your Tank258
Checking Things Under The Hood259
Hood Release260
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)265
Checking Engine Oil265
What Kind Of Oil To Use266
Engine Oil Additives267
When To Change Engine Oil268
What To Do With Used Oil268
Air Cleaner269
Automatic Transmission Fluid271
When To Check And Change271
How To Check272
How To Add Fluid274
When To Check And Change Lubricant275
How To Check Lubricant275
What To Use275
Transfer Case276
Front Axle276
Engine Coolant278
Checking Coolant280
Radiator Pressure Cap281
When To Check Power Steering Fluid282
How To Check Power Steering Fluid282
Windshield Washer Fluid283
Adding Washer Fluid283
Brake Fluid284
Brake Wear286
Fluid Leak Check287
Bulb Replacement288
Halogen Bulbs288
Sealed Beam Headlamps289
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)294
Roof Marker Lamps294
Rear Lamps294
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement295
Tire Inspection And Rotation298
Buying New Tires300
Uniform Tire Quality Grading301
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance302
Wheel Replacement302
Tire Chains304
Appearance Care304
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle305
Cleaning Vinyl307
Cleaning Leather307
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel307
Care Of Safety Belts308
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle309
Washing Your Vehicle309
Finish Care309
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts310
Aluminum Wheels (If So Equipped)310
Sheet Metal Damage311
Finish Damage311
Underbody Maintenance311
Chemical Paint Spotting311
Appearance Care Materials Chart312
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)313
Service Parts Identification Label313
Electrical System314
Add-On Electrical Equipment314
Power Windows And Other Power Options315
Fuses And Circuit Breakers315
Replacement Bulbs321
Capacities And Specifications323
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts324
Gasoline Engines324
Air Conditioning Refrigerants326
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule328
Your Vehicle And The Environment328
How This Section Is Organized329
Using Your Maintenance Schedule330
Selecting The Right Schedule330
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule333
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule337
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule357
Long Trip/Highway. Maintenance Schedule360
At Each Fuel Fill369
At Least Once A Month369
At Least Twice A Year370
At Least Once A Year370
Brake System Inspection374
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information380
Customer Satisfaction Procedure380
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users382
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program383
Canadian Roadside Assistance385
Courtesy Transportation385
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government388
Service And Owner Publications388
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors388
Service Bulletins389
Owner Publications389
Section 9 Index390