Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 1997 Tahoe Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer A French Language Manual3
Safety Warnings And Symbols4
About Driving Your Vehicle4
How To Use This Manual4
Vehicle Damage Warning5
Vehicle Symbols6
Model Reference7
Section 1 Seats And Restraint Systems8
Seats And Seat Controls9
Manual Front Seat9
Power Driver's Seat10
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Power Lumbar Adjustment (If Equipped)11
Head Restraints13
Seatback Latches13
Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Utility)14
Rear Seats15
Folding The Rear Seat (2-Door Utility Model)15
Folding The Rear Seat (&Door Utility Model)17
Folding The Second Seat (Suburban)19
Entry To The Rear Seat (Suburban Second Seat)21
Replacing The Rear Seat23
Safety Belts: They're For Everyone24
Why Safety Belts Work25
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly29
Adults29
Driver Position29
Lap-Shoulder Belt29
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster31
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy37
Right Front Passenger Position38
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System38
How The Air Bag System Works40
When Should An Air Bag Inflate?41
How Does An Air Bag Restrain?42
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle43
Adding Equipment To Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle44
Center Passenger Position45
Lap Belt45
Rear Seat Passengers46
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions47
4-Door Utility48
2-Door Utility And Suburban48
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults52
Smaller Children And Babies55
Child Restraints57
Where To Put The Restraint57
Top Strap58
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position58
Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Seat Position61
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position63
Larger Children65
Safety Belt Extender68
Checking Your Restraint Systems69
Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash69
Section 2 Features And Controls72
Keys73
Door Locks74
Power Door Locks75
Child Security Locks76
Leaving Your Vehicle76
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)77
Matching Transmitter To Your Vehicle78
Battery Replacement78
Operation78
Your Doors And How They Work79
Side Doors79
Synchronization79
Tailgate Glass And Tailgate80
Panel Doors81
Theft82
Key In The Ignition82
Parking At Night82
Parking Lots82
New Vehicle "Break-In"83
Ignition Positions83
Starting Your Gasoline Engine84
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)86
To Use The Coolant Heater86
Automatic Transmission Operation87
Four-Wheel Drive91
Front Axle Locking Feature91
Locking Rear Axle (If Equipped)91
Manual Transfer Case92
Electronic Transfer Case94
Shifting From 2Hi To 4Hi94
Shifting From 4Hi To 2Hi95
Shifting From 2Hi Or 4Hi To 4Lo95
Shifting From 4Lo To 4Hi Or 2Hi95
Parking Brake96
Shifting Into Park (P)97
Steering Column Shift Lever97
Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running98
Torque Lock99
Shifting Out Of Park (P)99
Parking Over Things That Burn100
Engine Exhaust100
Running Your Engine While You're Parked101
Manual Windows102
4-Door Utility And Suburban102
Power Windows - If Equipped102
Electric Tailgate Glass Release103
Horn104
Multifunction Lever104
Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)104
Thrn Signal And Lane Change Indicator105
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer105
Windshield Wipers106
Rear Window Wiper And Washer107
Windshield Washer107
Setting Cruise Control108
Cruise Control (If Equipped)108
Resuming A Set Speed109
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control109
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control110
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control110
Using Cruise Control On Hills110
Ending Cruise Control110
Erasing Speed Memory111
Lamps111
Daytime Running Lamps112
Headlamps On Reminder112
Interior Lamps113
Instrument Panel Intensity Control113
Illuminated Entry113
Dome Lamps114
Reading Lamps114
Inside Mirror115
Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror With Compass115
Mirror Operation116
Compass Operation116
Compass Calibration116
Compass Variance117
Outside Mirrors118
Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors118
Convex Outside Mirror118
Storage Compartments119
Glove Box119
Center Overhead Console119
Garage Door Opener Compartment119
Sunglasses Compartment121
Rear Compartment121
Instrument Panel Cupholder121
Center Floor Console122
Memo Pad Holder122
Cassette Compact Disc Holder122
Armrest Storage Compartment123
Other Storage Compartments125
4-Door Utility Rear Storage Compartment125
Convenience Net (If Equipped)125
Cargo Security Shade (4-Door Utility Model)126
Cargo Tie Downs127
Luggage Carrier128
Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter129
Front Ashtray129
Rear Ashtray129
Accessory Power Outlets130
Sun Visors130
Instrument Panel131
Instrument Cluster133
Speedometer And Odometer134
Tamper-Resistant Odometer134
Trip Odometer134
Tachometer134
Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators135
Safety Belt Reminder Light135
Air Bag Readiness Light136
Charging System Warning Light136
Voltmeter137
Brake System Warning Light138
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light139
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage139
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)140
Light Flashing140
Light On Steady140
If The Light Is Flashing141
If The Light Is On Steady141
Oil Pressure Gage142
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light143
Check Gages Light144
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light144
Turn Signal And Lane Change Indicator Lights144
Fuel Gage145
Section 3 Comfort Controls And Audio Systems148
Comfort Controls149
Heater Control System149
Fan Knob149
Temperature Knob149
Heater And Air Conditioning Control System150
Mode Knob150
Rear Air Conditioning And Heating Systems151
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater)151
Rear Heater (Without Rear Air Conditioning)152
Rear Air Conditioning And Rear Heater153
Air Conditioning154
Heating155
Ventilation System155
Ventilation Tips156
Defogging And Defrosting157
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)157
Audio Systems158
Setting The Clock For Systems Without Automatic Tone Control158
Setting The Clock For Systems With Automatic Tone Control158
Am-Fm Stereo158
Finding A Station159
Setting The Tone159
Adjusting The Speakers159
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)160
Am-Fm Stereo With Cassette Tape And Automatic Tone Control162
Playing A Cassette Tape162
Playing The Radio162
Cd Adapter Kits166
Am-Fm Stereo With Compact Disc Player And Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)167
Playing A Compact Disc169
Playing A Compact Disc In The Single Remote Disc Player171
Theft-Deterrent Feature173
Activating The Theft-Deterrent Feature173
Unlocking The Theft-Deterrent Feature After A Power Loss174
Understanding Radio Reception175
Fm Stereo175
Tips About Your Audio System175
Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player176
Fixed Mast Antenna177
Care Of Your Compact Discs177
Section 4 Your Driving And The Road180
Defensive Driving181
Drunken Driving181
Control Of A Vehicle185
Braking185
Anti-Lock Brakes (Abs)186
Using Anti-Lock188
Braking In Emergencies188
Power Steering188
Variable Effort Steering188
Steering In Emergencies189
Off-Road Recovery190
Passing191
Loss Of Control192
Skidding192
Driving Guidelines193
Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle193
Before You Go Off-Roading194
Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving194
Environmental Concerns195
Traveling To Remote Areas195
Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving195
Scanning The Terrain196
Driving On Off-Road Hills197
Approaching A Hill198
Driving Uphill199
Driving Downhill202
Driving Across An Incline204
Stalling On An Incline205
Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice205
Driving In Water206
After Off-Road Driving207
Driving At Night207
Night Vision208
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads209
Hydroplaning210
Driving Through Deep Standing Water211
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips211
City Driving211
Freeway Driving212
Before Leaving On A Long Trip213
Highway Hypnosis214
Hill And Mountain Roads215
Winter Driving217
Driving On Snow Or Ice217
If You're Caught in a Blizzard219
Loading Your Vehicle221
Towing A Trailer223
Weight Of The Trailer224
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue227
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires228
Hitches228
Safety Chains228
Trailer Brakes229
Driving With A Trailer229
Following Distance230
Backing Up230
Making Turns231
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer231
Driving On Grades231
Parking On Hills232
When You Are Ready To Leave After Parking On A Hill233
Maintenance When Trailer Towing233
Trailer Wiring Harness233
Power Winches234
Power Take-Off (Pto)234
Using A Transfer Case Mounted Power Take-Off235
To Engage A Pto:235
Step-Bumper Pad236
Section 5 Problems On The Road238
Hazard Warning Flashers239
Other Warning Devices240
Jump Starting240
Towing Your Vehicle245
Towing From The Front246
Towing From The Rear247
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine248
Engine Overheating (Gasoline Engine)248
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine249
Cooling System250
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Recovery Tank252
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator255
Engine Fan Noise258
If A Tire Goes Flat258
Changing A Flat Tire259
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools260
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire265
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools270
Jacking Tool Storage271
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow276
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out277
Using The Recovery Hooks277
Section 6 Service And Appearance Care280
Doing Your Own Service Work281
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle282
Fuel (Gasoline Engine)282
Fuels In Foreign Countries284
Filling Your Tank285
Checking Things Under The Hood287
Hood Release288
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)293
Checking Engine Oil293
When To Add Oil294
What Kind Of Oil To Use294
Recommended Sal Viscosity Grade Engine295
Engine Oil Additives296
When To Change Engine Oil296
What To Do With Used Oil296
Air Cleaner (Gasoline Engines)297
Automatic Transmission Fluid299
When To Check And Change299
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot300
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold300
Checking The Fluid Hot Or Cold301
How To Add Fluid302
Rear Axle303
When To Check And Change Lubricant303
How To Check Lubricant303
Transfer Case303
What To Use303
Front Axle304
Engine Coolant305
Checking Coolant307
Adding Coolant307
Radiator Pressure Cap308
Thermostat308
When To Check Power Steering Fluid309
How To Check Power Steering Fluid309
Windshield Washer Fluid309
Adding Washer Fluid310
Brake Fluid311
Checking Brake Fluid312
Brake Wear313
Brake Pedal Travel314
Brake Adjustment314
Replacing Brake System Parts314
Fluid Leak Check315
Battery315
Vehicle Storage315
Bulb Replacement316
Halogen Bulbs316
Sealed Beam Headlamps316
Composite Headlamps317
Front Parking/-Rn Signal Lamps With Sealed Beam Headlamps318
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps With Composite Headlamps319
Sidemarker Lamps With Sealed Beam And Composite Headlamps320
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)321
Roof Marker Lamps321
Rear Lamps322
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement323
Tires323
Inflation324
Tire Pressure324
Tire Inspection And Rotation325
When It's Time for New Tires327
Buying New Tires327
Uniform Tire Quality Grading328
Treadwear328
Traction328
Temperature329
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance329
Wheel Replacement329
Used Replacement Wheels330
Tire Chains330
Appearance Care331
Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle332
Using Foam-Type Cleaner On Fabric332
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner On Fabric333
Fabric Protection333
Special Cleaning Problems333
Greasy Or Oily Stains333
Cleaning Vinyl334
Cleaning Leather334
Non-Greasy Stains334
Combination Stains334
Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel335
Care Of Safety Belts335
Glass335
Cleaning The Outside Of The Windshield, Backglass And Wiper Blades335
Weatherstrips336
Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle336
Washing Your Vehicle336
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses336
Finish Care336
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts337
Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)337
Sheet Metal Damage338
Finish Damage338
Underbody Maintenance338
Chemical Paint Spotting338
Appearance Care Materials Chart339
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)340
Engine Identification340
Service Parts Identification Label340
Electrical System341
Add-On Electrical Equipment341
Headlamps341
Power Windows And Other Power Options342
Fuses And Circuit Breakers342
Instrument Panel Fuse Block342
Underhood Fuse/Relay Center344
Replacement Bulbs346
Capacities And Specifications348
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts349
Gasoline Engines349
Air Conditioning Refrigerants351
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule354
Your Vehicle And The Environment355
How This Section Is Organized356
Scheduled Maintenance Services357
Using Your Maintenance Schedule357
Selecting The Right Schedule357
Short Trip/City Definition358
Short Trip/City Intervals358
Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule360
3,000 Miles (5 000 Km)361
6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)361
Short Tripkity Maintenance Schedule361
9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)362
12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)362
15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)363
18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)364
21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)364
24,000 Miles (40 000 Km)365
27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)365
30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)366
33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)367
36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)367
39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)368
42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)368
45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)369
48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)370
50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)370
51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)371
54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)371
57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)372
60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)372
63,000 Miles (105 000 Km)374
66,000 Miles (110 000 Km)374
69,000 Miles (115 000 Km)375
72,000 Miles (120 000 Km)375
75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)376
78,000 Miles (130 000 Km)377
81,000 Miles (135 000 Km)377
84,000 Miles (140 000 Km)378
87,000 Miles (145 000 Km)378
90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)379
93,000 Miles (155 000 Km)380
96,000 Miles (160 000 Km)380
99,000 Miles (165 000 Km)381
100,000 Miles (166 000 Km)381
150,000 Miles (240 000 Km)382
Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule383
Owner Checks And Services396
Engine Coolant Level Check396
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check396
Tire Inflation Check396
At Each Fuel Fill396
At Least Once A Month396
Restraint System Check397
Wiper Blade Check397
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check397
Automatic Transmission Check397
At Least Once A Year397
Starter Switch Check398
Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (Btsi) Check398
Ignition Transmission Lock Check399
Parking Brake And Automatic Transmission Park Mechanism Check399
Periodic Maintenance Inspections400
Steering And Suspension Inspection400
Exhaust System Inspection400
Radiator And Heater Hose Inspection400
Drive Axle Service401
Transfer Case Inspection401
Brake System Inspection401
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants402
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information408
Customer Satisfaction Procedure409
Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users411
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program412
Canadian Roadside Assistance414
Courtesy Transportation415
Gm Participation In An Alternative Dispute Resolution Program416
Warranty Information417
Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government417
Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government418
Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors418
Ordering Service And Owner Publications In Canada418
Index422
Service Station Checkpoints433