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Chevrolet Suburban 2006 Owner's Manual (536 pages)

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Power Seats
    9
  - Power Lumbar
    9
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    11
  - Head Restraints
    13
- Rear Seats
  
  14
  - Rear Seat Operation
    14
    
    Second Row
    16
    
    Flip and Fold Feature
    16
  - Bench Seat (Third Row)
    24
    
    Tilting the Bench Seat
    25
    
    Removing the Bench Seat
    27
  - Bucket Seats (Second Row)
    29
    
    Why Safety Belts Work
    34
    
    Lap Belt
    46
- Safety Belts
  
  52
- Child Restraints
  
  56
- Airbag System
  
  78
- Restraint System Check
  
  91
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    91
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    92
Section 2 Features and Controls

93
- Features and Controls
  
  93
- Keys
  
  95
- Doors and Locks
  
  100
  - Door Locks
    100
  - Power Door Locks
    101
  - Delayed Locking
    102
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    102
  - Programmable Unlocking Feature
    103
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    104
  - Lockout Protection
    105
  - Liftgate
    105
- Windows
  
  106
  - Power Windows
    107
  - Sun Visors
    108
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  108
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    108
  - Testing the Alarm
    109
  - Passlock
    110
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  110
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    110
  - Ignition Positions
    111
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    112
  - Starting the Engine
    112
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    113
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    114
  - Automatic Transmission Operation
    115
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    118
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    118
  - Parking Brake
    124
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    125
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    126
    
    Torque Lock
    126
    
    Automatic Transmission
    127
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    127
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    127
  - Engine Exhaust
    128
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    128
- Mirrors
  
  129
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    129
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
    129
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    129
    
    Compass Calibration
    130
    
    Compass Operation
    130
    
    Compass Variance
    130
    
    With Onstar ® , Compass and Temperature Display
    131
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    131
    
    Temperature and Compass Display
    131
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
    132
    
    Cleaning the Mirror
    134
    
    With Compass
    134
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
    135
  - Outside Manual Mirrors
    138
  - Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
    138
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    139
  - Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
    140
  - Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
    140
  - Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
    141
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    141
  - Outside Heated Mirrors
    141
- Onstar System
  
  142
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    143
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  144
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    144
    
    Programming Universal Home Remote
    145
    
    Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    146
- Storage Areas
  
  148
  - Glove Box
    148
  - Cupholder(S)
    148
  - Front Storage Area
    148
  - Center Console Storage Area
    148
  - Luggage Carrier
    148
  - Rear Storage Area
    149
  - Convenience Net
    150
  - Cargo Cover
    150
  - Cargo Tie Downs
    151
- Sunroof
  
  152
- Vehicle Personalization
  
  152
  - Memory Seat
    153
  - Easy Exit Seat
    154
Section 3 Instrument Panel

155
- Audio System(S)
  156
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  156
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  158
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    159
  - Horn
    160
  - Other Warning Devices
    160
  - Tilt Wheel
    160
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    161
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    161
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    162
  - Flash-To-Pass
    163
  - Windshield Wipers
    163
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    164
  - Windshield Washer
    164
  - Cruise Control
    165
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    166
  - Headlamps
    168
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    169
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    169
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    170
  - Fog Lamps
    171
  - Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
    172
  - Dome Lamps
    172
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    172
  - Dome Lamp Override
    173
  - Entry Lighting
    173
  - Exit Lighting
    173
  - Front Reading Lamps
    173
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    174
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    174
    
    Ashtray(S) and Cigarette Lighter
    175
- Climate Controls
  
  175
  - Climate Control System
    175
  - Dual Climate Control System
    176
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    178
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    178
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    179
  - Automatic Operation
    180
  - Air Conditioning
    183
  - Outlet Adjustment
    184
  - Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
    185
  - Auto Mode
    187
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  188
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    189
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    190
  - Trip Odometer
    190
  - Tachometer
    190
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    190
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    191
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    191
  - Battery Warning Light
    193
  - Voltmeter Gage
    194
  - Brake System Warning Light
    195
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    196
  - Warning Light
    196
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    196
  - Transmission Temperature Gage
    197
  - Tire Pressure Light
    198
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    199
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    200
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    200
  - Maintenance Schedule
    202
  - Oil Pressure Gage
    202
  - Security Light
    203
  - Cruise Control Light
    203
  - Highbeam on Light
    203
  - Four-Wheel-Drive Light
    203
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    204
  - Fuel Gage
    204
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    204
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  205
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    206
    
    Fuel Information Button
    207
    
    Select Button
    208
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    209
    
    Change Engine Oil
    210
    
    Buckle Seatbelt
    210
    
    Check Oil Level
    211
    
    Check Washer Fluid
    211
    
    Driver Door Ajar
    211
    
    Check Tire Pressure
    211
    
    Engine Coolant Hot
    212
    
    Engine Overheated
    212
    
    Fuel Level Low
    212
    
    Keyfob X Battery Low
    213
    
    Low Coolant Level
    213
    
    Left Rear Door Ajar
    213
    
    Oil Life Reset
    213
    
    Oil Pressure Low
    214
    
    Rear Access Open
    214
    
    Reduced Engine Power
    214
    
    Passenger Door Ajar
    214
    
    Replace Liftgate Fuse
    214
    
    Right Rear Door Ajar
    215
    
    Service Air Bag
    215
    
    Service Brake System
    215
    
    Service Charging System
    216
    
    Service Stability
    216
    
    Service Ride Control
    216
    
    Service Tire Monitor
    216
    
    Tighten Fuel Cap
    218
    
    Traction Active
    218
    
    Transmission Hot
    219
    
    Turn Signal on
    219
  - DIC Vehicle Customization
    220
  - Unlock Feedback
    222
- Audio System(S)
  
  226
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    227
  - AM-FM Radio
    228
    
    Finding a Station
    229
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    229
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    228
  - Radio with CD
    231
    
    Playing the Radio
    232
    
    Rds and XM
    235
    
    Rds Messages
    237
    
    Radio Messages
    237
    
    Playing a CD
    240
  - Radio with Cassette and CD
    242
    
    Playing a Cassette Tape
    251
    
    Cassette Tape Messages
    252
    
    CD Adapter Kits
    253
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    256
    
    Using Song List Mode
    268
  - Navigation/Radio System
    271
    
    Parental Control
    271
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    271
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    272
    
    DVD Player
    274
    
    Playing a Disc
    276
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    276
    
    Remote Control
    276
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    277
    
    DVD Distortion
    281
    
    DVD Messages
    281
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    281
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    282
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    283
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls
    284
  - Care of the Cassette Tape Player
    285
  - Radio Reception
    285
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    286
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    287
  - Chime Level Adjustment
    287
  - Fixed Mast Antenna
    287
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    287
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

289
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  289
  - Defensive Driving
    290
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  290
  - Drunken Driving
    291
  - Control of a Vehicle
    293
  - Braking
    294
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    295
  - Braking in Emergencies
    296
  - Locking Rear Axle
    296
  - Stabilitrak System
    297
    
    Traction Control Operation
    298
  - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System
    299
  - Steering
    300
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    301
  - Off-Road Recovery
    302
  - Passing
    302
  - Loss of Control
    304
  - Off-Road Driving
    305
    
    Environmental Concerns
    309
    
    Traveling to Remote Areas
    309
    
    Scanning the Terrain
    310
    
    Driving Uphill
    313
    
    Driving Downhill
    315
    
    Driving Across an Incline
    317
    
    Stalling on an Incline
    318
    
    Driving in Water
    319
  - Driving at Night
    320
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    322
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    323
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    323
  - City Driving
    324
  - Freeway Driving
    325
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    326
  - Highway Hypnosis
    327
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    328
  - Winter Driving
    330
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    332
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    334
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    334
  - Recovery Hooks
    335
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    336
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    341
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    346
    
    Dolly Towing
    348
- Towing
  
  346
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    346
  - Level Control
    349
  - Autoride
    350
  - Towing a Trailer
    350
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    351
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    353
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    355
    
    Safety Chains
    359
    
    Trailer Brakes
    359
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    360
    
    Following Distance
    361
    
    Making Turns
    361
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    361
    
    Driving on Grades
    362
    
    Parking on Hills
    362
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    363
    
    Trailer Wiring Harness
    364
    
    Power Winches
    366
  - Trailer Recommendations
    367
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

369
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  369
- Service
  
  371
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    371
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    371
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    372
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of
    372
  - Your Vehicle
    372
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    373
  - Gasoline Octane
    373
  - California Fuel
    373
  - Additives
    374
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    375
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    376
  - Filling the Tank
    376
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    378
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  378
  - Hood Release
    379
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    380
  - Engine Oil
    383
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    384
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    385
  - Engine Oil Life System
    386
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    387
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    387
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    388
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    390
  - How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
    391
  - Engine Coolant
    393
    
    What to Use
    394
    
    Checking Coolant
    395
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    396
  - Engine Overheating
    396
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    397
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    398
  - Cooling System
    398
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    401
  - Engine Fan Noise
    403
  - Power Steering Fluid
    404
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    404
    
    When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    404
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    405
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    405
  - Brakes
    406
    
    Brake Fluid
    406
    
    Checking Brake Fluid
    407
    
    What to Add
    407
    
    Brake Wear
    408
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    408
    
    Brake Adjustment
    408
  - Battery
    409
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    409
    
    Vehicle Storage
    409
  - Jump Starting
    410
- All-Wheel Drive
  
  415
- Rear Axle
  
  415
- Four-Wheel Drive
  
  417
- Front Axle
  
  418
- Bulb Replacement
  
  419
  - Halogen Bulbs
    419
  - Headlamps
    419
  - Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
    420
  - Side Identiﬁcation Marker Lamps
    422
  - Roof Marker Lamps
    422
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    424
  - Replacement Bulbs
    425
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  426
- Tires
  
  427
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    428
  - Tire Size
    430
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    431
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    433
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    434
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    438
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    439
  - Buying New Tires
    440
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    441
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    442
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    443
  - Wheel Replacement
    443
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    444
  - Tire Chains
    445
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    446
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    447
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    448
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    452
  - Secondary Latch System
    458
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    462
  - Spare Tire
    467
- Appearance Care
  
  467
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    467
  - Fabric/Carpet
    469
  - Leather
    469
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    470
  - Care of Safety Belts
    470
  - Weatherstrips
    470
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    471
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    471
  - Finish Care
    471
  - Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades
    472
  - Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
    473
  - Tires
    474
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    474
  - Finish Damage
    474
  - Underbody Maintenance
    474
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    474
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    475
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  476
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    476
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    476
- Electrical System
  
  477
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    477
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    477
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    477
  - Fuses and Circuit Breakers
    477
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    478
  - Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    480
  - Underhood Fuse Block
    481
  - Capacities and Speciﬁcations
    486
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

489
- Introduction
  490
- Maintenance Requirements
  490
- Maintenance Schedule
  490
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  490
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  491
- Scheduled Maintenance
  492
- Additional Required Services
  494
- Maintenance Footnotes
  495
- At each Fuel Fill
  497
- Owner Checks and Services
  497
- At Least Once a Month
  498
- At Least Once a Year
  498
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  500
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  502
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  503
- Maintenance Record
  504
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

507
- Customer Assistance and Information
  507
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  508
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    508
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    510
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    510
  - Online Owner Center
    510
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    512
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    512
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    513
  - Courtesy Transportation
    514
    
    Transportation Options
    514
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    514
    
    Additional Program Information
    515
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    516
  - Collision Damage Repair
    517
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  520

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Vehicle Personalization

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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