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Chevrolet Suburban 2012 Owner's Manual (514 pages)

Chevrolet 2012 Tahoe/ Suburban

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.52 MB

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual

2
- Table of Contents
  2
- Using this Manual
  4
- Onstar
  5
  - Vehicle Symbol Chart
    5
  - In Brief
    7
  - Information
    9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    11
  - Door Locks
    11
  - Memory Features
    16
  - Heated and Ventilated Seats
    17
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    17
  - Passenger Sensing System
    18
  - Mirror Adjustment
    19
  - Exterior Mirrors
    19
  - Exterior Lighting
    22
  - Climate Controls
    23
  - Vehicle Features
    26
  - Portable Audio Devices
    28
  - Cruise Control
    29
  - Universal Remote System
    31
  - Performance and Maintenance
    32
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    33
  - Windows
    35
  - Keys and Locks
    36
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    37
  - Power Door Locks
    42
  - Delayed Locking
    42
  - Lockout Protection
    42
  - Automatic Door Locks
    42
  - Safety Locks
    42
  - Doors
    43
  - Liftgate (Manual)
    43
  - Liftgate (Power)
    44
  - Power Assist Steps
    47
  - Vehicle Security
    47
  - Immobilizer Operation
    48
  - Convex Mirrors
    50
  - Manual Mirrors
    50
  - Power Mirrors
    51
  - Folding Mirrors
    51
  - Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    51
  - Heated Mirrors
    52
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror
    52
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    53
  - Interior Mirrors
    53
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    53
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    53
  - Power Windows
    54
  - Sun Visors
    55
  - Roof
    56
Restraints

57
- Seats and Restraints
  57
- Head Restraints
  
  58
  - Seats and Restraints
    58
- Reclining Seatbacks
  
  65
- Lumbar Adjustment
  
  65
- Power Seat Adjustment
  
  65
- Front Seats
  
  65
  - Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    65
- Memory Seats
  
  65
- Rear Seats
  
  66
  - Heated Rear Seats
    66
- Safety Belts
  
  75
- Third Row Seats
  
  76
  - How to Wear Safety Belts
    76
  - Properly
    76
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    77
    
    Safety Belt Pretensioners
    80
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    80
  - Safety Belt Use During
    83
    
    Pregnancy
    83
  - Lap Belt
    83
  - Safety Belt Extender
    84
  - Safety System Check
    84
  - Safety Belt Care
    84
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    85
- Airbag System
  
  85
  - Where Are the Airbags
    87
  - When Should an Airbag
    89
    
    Inflate
    89
  - What Makes an Airbag
    91
    
    Inflate
    91
  - How Does an Airbag
    91
    
    Restrain
    91
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    92
  - Passenger Sensing
    93
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    98
  - Adding Equipment to the
    98
  - Airbag System Check
    100
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
    100
- Child Restraints
  
  101
  - Older Children
    101
  - Infants and Young
    103
    
    Children
    103
  - Child Restraint Systems
    105
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    107
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
    109
    
    Latch System
    109
  - Replacing LATCH System
    116
  - Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
    116
  - Securing Child Restraints
    116
    
    Position)
    119
  - Securing Child Restraints
    119
    
    Position)
    120
    
    Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat)
    120
    
    Glove Box
    123
    
    Storage Compartments
    123
    
    Additional Storage Features
    124
    
    Cargo Cover
    124
    
    Center Console Storage
    124
    
    Roof Rack System
    125
Instruments and Controls

127
- Controls
  128
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    128
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    128
  - Horn
    130
  - Rear Window Wiper
    131
  - Washer
    131
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    131
  - Compass
    132
  - Clock
    134
  - Power Outlets
    134
- Instruments and Controls
  128
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  136
  - Instrument Cluster
    137
  - Fuel Gauge
    138
  - Odometer
    138
  - Speedometer
    138
  - Tachometer
    138
  - Trip Odometer
    138
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and
  
  137
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    139
    
    Gauge
    139
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    140
  - Voltmeter Gauge
    141
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    141
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    142
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    143
    
    Indicator
    143
  - Charging System Light
    144
  - Malfunction
    144
    
    Indicator Lamp
    144
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    144
  - Brake System Warning
    147
    
    Light
    147
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    148
    
    Warning Light
    148
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    148
  - Stabilitrak ® off Light
    148
  - Traction Control System
    149
    
    (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    149
  - Tire Pressure Light
    149
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    150
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    150
  - Security Light
    150
  - High-Beam on Light
    151
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    151
  - Cruise Control Light
    151
  - Information Displays Driver Information
    152
    
    Center (DIC)
    152
- Vehicle Messages
  
  161
  - Battery Voltage and Charging
    161
  - Brake System Messages
    161
  - Door Ajar Messages
    162
  - Engine Cooling System
    163
    
    Messages
    163
  - Engine Oil Messages
    164
  - Engine Power Messages
    165
  - Fuel System Messages
    165
  - Key and Lock Messages
    165
  - Lamp Messages
    165
  - Object Detection System
    166
    
    Messages
    166
  - Ride Control System
    167
    
    Messages
    167
  - Airbag System Messages
    168
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    168
    
    Messages
    168
  - Tire Messages
    168
  - Transmission Messages
    169
  - Vehicle Reminder
    170
    
    Messages
    170
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    171
    
    Vehicle Personalization
    171
    
    Universal Remote System
    179
    
    Universal Remote System Operation
    184
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

185
- Exterior Lighting
  
  185
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  
  185
- Exterior Lamps off
  
  186
  - Reminder
    186
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  
  186
- Flash-To-Pass
  
  187
- Automatic Headlamp
  
  187
  - System
    187
- Daytime Running
  
  187
  - Lamps (DRL)
    187
- Turn and Lane-Change
  
  189
  - Signals
    189
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  
  189
- Fog Lamps
  
  190
- Auxiliary
  
  190
  - Roof-Mounted Lamp
    190
- Interior Lighting
  
  191
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    191
  - Dome Lamps
    191
  - Reading Lamps
    192
- Lighting Features
  
  192
  - Entry Lighting
    192
  - Exit Lighting
    192
  - Battery Load Management
    193
  - Battery Power Protection
    193
7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

195
- Infotainment System
  196
- Introduction
  
  197
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    197
  - Operation
    197
  - Radio
    202
  - AM-FM Radio
    202
  - Satellite Radio
    203
  - Radio Reception
    207
  - Rear Side Window
    207
  - Antenna
    207
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    208
  - Audio Players
    208
    
    CD Player
    208
    
    Audio Output
    214
    
    CD/DVD Player
    214
    
    Auxiliary Devices
    224
  - Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
    229
    
    (RSE) System
    229
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
    239
    
    System
    239
- Infotainment
  
  197
- Phone
  
  241
  - Bluetooth
    241
    
    Agreements
    248
    
    Climate Control Systems
    249
    
    Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    252
    
    Manual Operation
    254
    
    Air Vents
    261
Driving and

263
- Driving and Operating
  263
- Driving Information
  
  264
  - Distracted Driving
    264
  - Driving and Operating
    264
  - Defensive Driving
    265
  - Drunk Driving
    265
  - Braking
    266
  - Control of a Vehicle
    266
  - Steering
    266
  - Loss of Control
    267
  - Off-Road Recovery
    267
  - Off-Road Driving
    268
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    273
  - Highway Hypnosis
    274
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    274
  - Winter Driving
    275
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    277
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    278
- Starting and Operating
  
  283
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    283
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    284
  - Ignition Positions
    284
  - Starting the Engine
    286
  - Engine Heater
    287
  - Retained Accessory
    288
    
    Power (RAP)
    288
  - Shifting into Park
    288
  - Torque Lock
    289
  - Shifting out of Park
    290
  - Parking over Things
    290
    
    That Burn
    290
  - Active Fuel Management
    290
- Engine Exhaust
  
  291
  - Running the Vehicle While
    292
- Automatic Transmission
  
  293
  - Manual Mode
    296
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    297
- Drive Systems
  
  298
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    298
    
    Transfer Case)
    298
    
    Speed Automatic
    303
    
    Transfer Case)
    303
  - Antilock Brake
    305
    
    Brakes
    305
    
    System (ABS)
    305
  - Parking Brake
    306
  - Brake Assist
    306
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    306
- Ride Control Systems
  
  307
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    307
  - Locking Rear Axle
    310
  - Continuous Damping
    310
    
    Control (CDC)
    310
  - Automatic Level Control
    310
- Cruise Control
  
  311
- Object Detection Systems
  
  313
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    313
  - Side Blind Zone
    315
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    315
  - Rear Vision
    317
    
    Camera (RVC)
    317
  - Recommended Fuel
    322
  - Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    322
  - California Fuel
    323
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    323
  - Fuel Additives
    323
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    324
  - Filling the Tank
    325
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    327
    
    Container
    327
  - General Towing
    327
    
    Information
    327
  - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    327
  - Trailer Towing
    332
  - Towing Equipment
    337
  - Trailer Sway
    346
    
    Control (TSC)
    346
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  
  347
  - Add-On Electrical
    347
    
    Equipment
    347
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    347

Chevrolet Suburban 2012 Owner's Manual (544 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.89 MB

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual

1
- Table of Contents
  1
- Index
  4
  - Onstar
    5
  - Vehicle Symbol Chart
    5
- In Brief
  7
  - Instrument Panel
    8
  - Information
    9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    10
    
    Door Locks
    11
    
    Seat Adjustment
    13
    
    Memory Features
    16
    
    Heated and Ventilated Seats
    17
    
    Second Row Seats
    17
    
    Third Row Seats
    17
    
    Head Restraint Adjustment
    18
    
    Passenger Sensing System
    18
    
    Mirror Adjustment
    19
  - Vehicle Features
    27
    
    Portable Audio Devices
    29
    
    Cruise Control
    30
  - Performance and Maintenance
    34
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    35
- Onstar Overview
  36
- Keys, Doors, and Windows
  37
  - Keys and Locks
    38
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
    39
    
    Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    39
    
    Automatic Door Locks
    45
    
    Delayed Locking
    45
    
    Lockout Protection
    45
    
    Power Door Locks
    45
  - Doors
    46
    
    Safety Locks
    46
    
    Power Assist Steps
    50
  - Vehicle Security
    51
  - Immobilizer Operation
    53
  - Exterior Mirrors
    54
    
    Convex Mirrors
    54
    
    Manual Mirrors
    55
    
    Power Mirrors
    55
    
    Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    55
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror
    57
    
    Folding Mirrors
    57
    
    Heated Mirrors
    57
  - Interior Mirrors
    58
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror
    58
    
    Park Tilt Mirrors
    58
  - Windows
    59
  - Power Windows
    60
  - Roof
    61
  - Sun Visors
    61
- Seats and Restraints
  64
  - Head Restraints
    64
  - Front Seats
    65
    
    Center Seat
    66
    
    Power Seat Adjustment
    66
    
    Lumbar Adjustment
    67
    
    Reclining Seatbacks
    68
    
    Memory Seats
    70
    
    Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
    72
  - Rear Seats
    73
  - Safety Belts
    82
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    83
    
    Lap-Shoulder Belt
    84
    
    Lap Belt
    90
    
    Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    90
    
    Safety Belt Care
    91
    
    Safety Belt Extender
    91
    
    Safety System Check
    91
  - Airbag System
    92
    
    Where Are the Airbags
    94
    
    When Should an Airbag Inflate
    97
    
    What Makes an Airbag Inflate
    98
    
    How Does an Airbag Restrain
    99
    
    What will You See after
    99
    
    Airbag System Check
    108
  - Child Restraints
    109
    
    Older Children
    109
    
    Infants and Young Children
    111
    
    Child Restraint Systems
    113
    
    Where to Put the
    115
    
    Latch System
    117
    
    Rear Seat Position
    125
    
    Securing Child Restraints
    125
    
    Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat
    128
- Storage
  133
- Storage Compartments
  133
- Additional Storage Features
  134
  - Cargo Cover
    134
  - Center Console Storage
    134
- Roof Rack System
  135
Instruments and Controls

137
- Controls
  137
- Information Displays
  137
- Vehicle Messages
  137
  - Instruments and Controls
    137
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  137
- Vehicle Personalization
  138
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    142
  - Instruments and Controls
    145
  - Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
    147
    
    Instrument Cluster
    148
    
    Fuel Gauge
    149
    
    Odometer
    149
    
    Speedometer
    149
    
    Tachometer
    149
    
    Trip Odometer
    149
  - Engine Oil Pressure
    150
    
    Gauge
    150
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    151
  - Voltmeter Gauge
    152
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    153
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    154
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    154
  - Charging System Light
    156
    
    Indicator Lamp
    156
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    156
  - Brake System Warning
    159
    
    Light
    159
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    159
  - Tow/Haul Mode Light
    160
  - Traction Control System
    161
    
    (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    161
  - Tire Pressure Light
    161
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    162
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    162
  - Security Light
    162
  - High-Beam on Light
    163
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    163
  - Cruise Control Light
    163
    
    Center (DIC)
    164
  - Vehicle Messages
    173
  - Battery Voltage and Charging
    173
    
    Messages
    173
  - Brake System Messages
    173
  - Door Ajar Messages
    174
  - Engine Cooling System
    175
    
    Messages
    175
  - Engine Oil Messages
    176
  - Engine Power Messages
    176
  - Fuel System Messages
    177
  - Key and Lock Messages
    177
  - Lamp Messages
    177
  - Object Detection System
    177
    
    Messages
    179
  - Ride Control System
    179
    
    Messages
    180
  - Airbag System Messages
    180
  - Anti-Theft Alarm System
    180
  - Tire Messages
    180
  - Transmission Messages
    181
  - Vehicle Reminder
    182
    
    Messages
    182
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    183
    
    Universal Remote System
    192
    
    Universal Remote System Operation
    197
Lighting

199
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  199
- Lighting Features
  199
- Exterior Lamps off
  200
  - Reminder
    200
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
  200
- Daytime Running
  201
  - Lamps (DRL)
    201
- Flash-To-Pass
  201
- Automatic Headlamp
  202
  - System
    202
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  203
- Turn and Lane-Change
  203
  - Signals
    203
- Fog Lamps
  204
- Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
  205
- Instrument Panel Illumination
  205
- Control
  206
- Dome Lamps
  206
- Reading Lamps
  206
- Entry Lighting
  207
- Lighting Features
  207
  - Exit Lighting
    207
  - Battery Load Management
    207
  - Battery Power Protection
    208
Infotainment System

209
- Infotainment System
  210
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  210
- Operation
  211
- Radio
  216
  - AM-FM Radio
    216
  - Satellite Radio
    217
  - Radio Reception
    221
  - Rear Side Window
    222
  - Antenna
    222
  - Satellite Radio Antenna
    222
- Audio Players
  222
  - CD Player
    222
  - CD/DVD Player
    228
  - Auxiliary Devices
    239
  - (RSE) System
    243
- Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
  254
  - System
    254
- Bluetooth
  256
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    268
  - Air Vents
    277
Driving and Operating

279
- Driving and Operating
  281
  - Defensive Driving
    281
  - Drunk Driving
    281
  - Control of a Vehicle
    281
  - Braking
    282
  - Steering
    282
  - Off-Road Recovery
    283
  - Loss of Control
    283
  - Off-Road Driving
    284
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    289
  - Highway Hypnosis
    290
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    290
  - Winter Driving
    291
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    293
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    294
- Starting and Operating
  300
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    300
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    300
  - Ignition Positions
    301
- Starting the Engine
  303
- Engine Heater
  304
- Retained Accessory
  305
  - Power (RAP)
    305
- Shifting into Park
  305
- Parking over Things
  307
  - That Burn
    307
- Shifting out of Park
  307
- Active Fuel Management
  308
- Engine Exhaust
  308
- Automatic Transmission
  309
  - Automatic Transmission
    310
  - Manual Mode
    313
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    314
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    315
    
    Transfer Case)
    315
- Running the Vehicle While
  309
- Drive Systems
  315
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    320
    
    Transfer Case)
    320
    
    Antilock Brake
    322
    
    Brakes
    322
    
    System (ABS)
    322
    
    Brake Assist
    324
    
    Parking Brake
    324
    
    Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    325
  - Ride Control Systems
    325
    
    Automatic Level Control
    329
    
    Continuous Damping
    329
    
    Control (CDC)
    329
    
    Locking Rear Axle
    329
    
    Cruise Control
    330
  - Object Detection Systems
    332
    
    Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    332
    
    Object Detection Systems
    333
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    334
    
    Side Blind Zone
    334
    
    Camera (RVC)
    337
    
    Rear Vision
    337
  - Fuel
    341
  - Recommended Fuel
    341
  - Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)
    342
  - California Fuel
    342
    
    Fuels in Foreign Countries
    342
    
    Requirements
    342
  - Fuel Additives
    343
  - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
    344
  - Filling the Tank
    345
  - Filling a Portable Fuel
    347
    
    Container
    347
  - General Towing
    347
    
    Information
    347
    
    Towing Tips
    347
  - Trailer Towing
    352
  - Towing Equipment
    357
  - Trailer Sway
    368
    
    Control (TSC)
    368
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    368
  - Add-On Electrical
    368
    
    Equipment
    368
  - Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
    368
Vehicle Care

373
- Vehicle Care
  375
  - California Proposition
    375
    
    65 Warning
    375
  - California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
    375
  - Accessories and Modifications
    375
- Vehicle Checks
  376
  - Doing Your Own
    376
    
    Service Work
    376
  - Hood
    377
- Engine Compartment
  378
  - Engine Oil
    379
  - Engine Oil Life System
    382
  - Automatic Transmission
    383
    
    Automatic Transmission Fluid
    383
    
    Fluid
    383
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    386
  - Cooling System
    388
  - Engine Coolant
    389
  - Engine Overheating
    393
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
    395
- Engine Fan
  395
- Power Steering Fluid
  396
- Washer Fluid
  397
- Brakes
  398
- Brake Fluid
  399
- Battery
  400
- Four-Wheel Drive
  401
- Front Axle
  402
- Rear Axle
  403
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
  404
- Function Check
  404
- Starter Switch Check
  404
- Ignition Transmission Lock
  405
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  405
- Wiper Blade Replacement
  406
- Glass Replacement
  407
- Headlamp Aiming
  407
- Bulb Replacement
  409
- Halogen Bulbs
  409
- Taillamps, Turn Signal
  410
  - Stoplamps, and Back-Up
    410
  - Lamps
    410
- License Plate Lamp
  411
- Replacement Bulbs
  411
- Electrical System
  412
  - Overload
    412
- Fuses and Circuit
  413
  - Block
    417
- Instrument Panel Fuse
  417
  - Block
    420
- Tires
  421
- Wheels and Tires
  421
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  422
- Tire Designations
  425
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  426
- Tire Pressure
  429
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  431
  - System
    431
- Tire Pressure Monitor
  432
  - Operation
    432
- Tire Inspection
  435
- Tire Rotation
  436
- When It Is Time for New
  437
  - Tires
    437
- Buying New Tires
  438
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  440
- Uniform Tire Quality
  441
  - Grading
    441
- Wheel Alignment and Tire
  442
  - Balance
    442
- Wheel Replacement
  443
- Tire Chains
  444
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  445
- Tire Changing
  447
- Secondary Latch System
  457
- Full-Size Spare Tire
  460
- Jump Starting
  461
- Recreational Vehicle
  465
  - Towing
    465
- Towing the Vehicle
  465
- Appearance Care
  471
- Exterior Care
  471
- Interior Care
  474
- Floor Mats
  477
- Service and Maintenance
  479
  - Maintenance Schedule
    481
    
    Services
    486
    
    And Care
    487
    
    Lubricants, and Parts
    490
    
    Maintenance Replacement Parts
    492
  - Maintenance Records
    493
- Technical Data
  497
  - Vehicle Data
    498
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    500

Chevrolet Suburban 2012 Owner's Manual (544 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6.66 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Head Restraints
  7
- Interior Lighting
  7
- Climate Control Systems
  9
- Air Vents
  9
- Front Seats
  18
- Rear Seats
  25
- Onstar Overview
  36
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors

37
- Keys and Locks
  38
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    39
  - Information
    40
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    42
  - Safety Belts
    44
  - Power Door Locks
    45
  - Delayed Locking
    45
  - Automatic Door Locks
    45
  - Lockout Protection
    45
- Doors
  46
  - Safety Locks
    46
  - Power Assist Steps
    50
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  51
  - Immobilizer Operation
    53
- Vehicle Security
  51
- Exterior Mirrors
  54
  - Convex Mirrors
    54
  - Power Mirrors
    55
  - Manual Mirrors
    55
  - Trailer-Tow Mirrors
    55
  - Folding Mirrors
    57
  - Heated Mirrors
    57
  - Automatic Dimming Mirror
    57
- Interior Mirrors
  58
  - Park Tilt Mirrors
    58
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    58
- Windows
  59
  - Power Windows
    60
- Roof
  61
  - Sun Visors
    61
Instruments and Controls

137
- Controls
  138
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    138
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    138
  - Horn
    141
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    141
  - Rear Window Wiper
    142
  - Compass
    142
  - Clock
    144
  - Power Outlets
    145
- Instruments and Controls
  138
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  147
  - Instrument Cluster
    148
  - Speedometer
    149
  - Odometer
    149
  - Trip Odometer
    149
  - Tachometer
    149
  - Fuel Gauge
    149
- Engine Oil Pressure
  150
  - Gauge
    150
- Engine Coolant Temperature
  151
- Voltmeter Gauge
  152
- Safety Belt Reminders
  153
- Airbag Readiness Light
  154
- Passenger Airbag Status
  154
  - Indicator
    154
- Charging System Light
  156
  - Indicator Lamp
    156
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    156
- Antilock Brake System (ABS)
  159
  - Warning Light
    159
- Brake System Warning
  159
  - Light
    159
- Stabilitrak ® off Light
  160
- Tow/Haul Mode Light
  160
- Tire Pressure Light
  161
- Traction Control System
  161
  - (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    161
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
  162
- Low Fuel Warning Light
  162
- Security Light
  162
- Cruise Control Light
  163
- Front Fog Lamp Light
  163
- High-Beam on Light
  163
- Driver Information
  164
  - Center (DIC)
    164
- Information Displays
  164
- Battery Voltage and Charging
  173
- Brake System Messages
  173
- Vehicle Messages
  173
- Door Ajar Messages
  174
- Engine Cooling System
  175
  - Messages
    175
- Engine Oil Messages
  176
- Engine Power Messages
  176
- Fuel System Messages
  177
- Key and Lock Messages
  177
- Lamp Messages
  177
- Object Detection System
  177
  - Messages
    177
- Ride Control System
  179
  - Messages
    179
- Airbag System Messages
  180
- Anti-Theft Alarm System
  180
  - Messages
    180
- Tire Messages
  180
- Transmission Messages
  181
- Vehicle Reminder
  182
  - Messages
    182
  - Vehicle Personalization
    183
- Washer Fluid Messages
  183
  - Universal Remote System
    192
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    197
- Vehicle Identification
  210
  - Radio
    218
  - Audio Players
    224
  - Phone
    258
Driving and Operating

279
- Driving and Operating
  281
  - Defensive Driving
    281
  - Drunk Driving
    281
  - Control of a Vehicle
    281
  - Braking
    282
  - Steering
    282
  - Off-Road Recovery
    283
  - Loss of Control
    283
  - Off-Road Driving
    284
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    289
  - Highway Hypnosis
    290
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    290
  - Winter Driving
    291
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    293
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    294
  - Child Restraints
    299
- Starting and Operating
  300
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    300
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake
    300
  - Ignition Positions
    301
  - Starting the Engine
    303
  - Engine Heater
    304
  - Retained Accessory
    305
    
    Power (RAP)
    305
  - Shifting into Park
    305
  - Shifting out of Park
    307
  - Parking over Things
    307
    
    That Burn
    307
  - Active Fuel Management
    308
  - Engine Exhaust
    308
  - Running the Vehicle While
    309
- Automatic Transmission
  310
  - Manual Mode
    313
  - Tow/Haul Mode
    314
- Drive Systems
  315
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    315
    
    Transfer Case)
    315
  - Four-Wheel Drive
    320
    
    Transfer Case)
    320
  - Antilock Brake
    322
    
    Brakes
    322
    
    System (ABS)
    322
    
    Braking in Emergencies
    323
    
    Using Abs
    323
  - Parking Brake
    324
  - Brake Assist
    324
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    325
- Ride Control Systems
  325
  - Stabilitrak ® System
    325
  - Instrument Panel
    326
  - Locking Rear Axle
    329
  - Continuous Damping
    329
    
    Control (CDC)
    329
  - Automatic Level Control
    329
  - Cruise Control
    330
- Object Detection Systems
  332
  - Ultrasonic Parking Assist
    332
  - Side Blind Zone
    334
    
    Alert (SBZA)
    334
  - Rear Vision
    337
    
    Camera (RVC)
    337
- Recommended Fuel
  341
- California Fuel
  342
  - Requirements
    342
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  342
- Gasoline Specifications
  342
  - (U.S. and Canada Only)
    342
- Fuel Additives
  343
- Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
  344
- Filling the Tank
  345
- Filling a Portable Fuel
  347
  - Container
    347
- General Towing
  347
  - Information
    347
  - Towing Tips
    347
  - Parking on Hills
    351
- Trailer Towing
  352
  - Maintenance
    352
- Towing Equipment
  357
- Add-On Electrical
  368
  - Equipment
    368
- Adding a Snow Plow or
  368
  - Similar Equipment
    368
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  368
- Trailer Sway
  368
  - Control (TSC)
    368
- Vehicle Data
  501
  - Agreements
    515
- Customer Information
  533
- Bulb Replacement
  536
  - Introduction
    536
- General Information
  536
- Headlamp Aiming
  536
- Jump Starting
  537
- Maintenance Schedule
  538
  - Services
    539
- Reporting Safety Defects
  540
- Towing
  540
  - Privacy
    540
- Maintenance Records
  541
  - Roof Rack System
    541

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