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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..... . 2 Instruments and Controls ..3 Driving and Operating ... 4 Vehicle Care .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    It does to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Keep this manual in the vehicle for not explain everything you need to the CHEVROLET Emblem, and quick reference.

  • Page 4: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. Gauges, and Controls This light changes to amber and Indicators flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without Warning Lights, Gauges, and using a turn signal in that direction.

  • Page 5: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Driving Information Curve Tips Take curves at a reasonable Operating Steering speed. Reduce speed before entering a Hydraulic Power Steering curve. Driving Information This vehicle has hydraulic power Steering ......4 Maintain a reasonable steady steering.
  • Page 6 Driving and Operating Starting and transmission gently to allow the Caution (Continued) oil to warm up and lubricate all Operating moving parts. See Add-On Electrical When the low fuel warning Equipment in the Tahoe/ Starting the Engine lamp is on and the FUEL Suburban owner manual.
  • Page 7 Driving and Operating gasoline. Try pushing the The idle speed will go down as 2. If the engine does not start accelerator pedal all the way to the engine gets warm. Do not after five to 10 seconds, the floor and holding it there race the engine immediately especially in very cold weather while holding the key in START...
  • Page 8 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance How the System Works Warning (Continued) Systems The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview headlamps are blocked by mirror. dirt, snow, or ice; if they are Lane Departure not in proper condition; or if To turn LDW on and off, press Warning (LDW) the sun shines directly into...
  • Page 9 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Fuel Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is greater than 85%. Fuel Seem to Work Properly mixtures that do not meet ASTM or E85 or FlexFuel The system may not detect lanes as CGSB specifications can affect well when there are: driveability and could cause the...
  • Page 10 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Caution Caution Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Some additives are not Pulling a trailer improperly can See the Owner Manual. compatible with E85 or FlexFuel damage the vehicle and result in and can harm the vehicle's fuel costly repairs not covered by the Warning system.
  • Page 11 Driving and Operating To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is the vehicle, read the information in calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer following. has only the driver and all required It depends on how the rig is used.
  • Page 12 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 3500 Series 4WD Long Wheelbase HD SUV 6.0L V8 4.10 1 360 kg (3,000 lb) 5 761 kg (12,700 lb) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions.
  • Page 13 Driving and Operating hitch, make sure not to exceed the Maximum Tongue RGAWR before applying the weight Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight distribution spring bars. 3500 Weight Carrying 136 kg (300 lb) Weight of the Trailering Combination Do not exceed the maximum If a cargo carrier is used in the It is important that the combination allowable tongue weight for the...

  • Page 14: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle General Information Towing the Vehicle ... . . 40 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 40 California Proposition General Information Appearance Care 65 Warning California Proposition Exterior Care .
  • Page 15 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks Engine Compartment Overview...

  • Page 16: Engine Compartment

    Vehicle Care 1. Battery Positive (+) Terminal Following these simple, but See Engine Compartment Overview (Under Cover) important steps will help protect 0 14 for the location of the engine your investment: oil dipstick. 2. Battery. Use engine oil approved to the Obtaining an accurate oil level 3.
  • Page 17 Vehicle Care When to Add Engine Oil Specification Caution (Continued) Ask for and use engine oils that meet the dexos1 specification. have an oil level above the operating range, i.e., the engine Engine oils that have been has so much oil that the oil level approved by GM as meeting the gets above the cross-hatched dexos1 specification are marked...

  • Page 18: Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade properly dispose of clothing or rags procedure is difficult, this should be containing used engine oil. See the done at the dealer. Contact your Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade manufacturer's warnings about the dealer for additional information. engine oil.

  • Page 19: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Cooling System Engine Coolant Warning The cooling system allows the The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and ® engine to maintain the correct filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very working temperature.
  • Page 20 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Warning (Continued) Caution The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the overheat warning. The engine If improper coolant mixture, passenger side of the vehicle. See could catch fire and you or inhibitors, or additives are used in Engine Compartment Overview others could be burned.
  • Page 21 Vehicle Care the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, Turn the pressure cap slowly Warning there may be a leak in the cooling counterclockwise about one full system. turn. If a hiss is heard, wait for Steam and scalding liquids from a that to stop.

  • Page 22: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 6. Verify coolant level after the If Steam Is Coming from the Caution engine is shut off and the Engine Compartment coolant is cold. If necessary, Running the engine without repeat coolant fill procedure Warning coolant may cause damage or a Steps 1-6.

  • Page 23: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care If the DIC message comes on with as normal idle speed for at least Wait for the power steering system no sign of steam, try this for a five minutes while the vehicle is to cool, with the engine off, before minute or so: parked.

  • Page 24: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care What to Use Infrequent Usage: Remove the Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the To determine what kind of fluid to battery to keep the battery from use, see Recommended Fluids and WARNING: Battery posts, running down. Lubricants 0 44.

  • Page 25: Rear Axle

    Vehicle Care What to Use out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Therefore, a reading taken Lubricants 0 44 to determine what five minutes after the vehicle has kind of lubricant to use.

  • Page 26: Electrical System

    Vehicle Care The proper level is from 0 mm to Electrical System Lift the cover to access the fuse 10 mm (0 to 0.4 in) below the block. bottom of the fill plug hole, located Engine Compartment on the rear axle. Add only enough Caution Fuse Block fluid to reach the proper level.
  • Page 27 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Electric running Antilock brake Interior BEC LT1 boards system pump MBS passenger...
  • Page 28 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Suspension Spare/Battery Automatic level leveling regulated voltage control run/crank compressor control Upfitter 4 4WD transfer case Upfitter 2 Upfitter 4 relay electronic control Upfitter 2 relay Reverse lamps Fuel Pump Relay Wiper Parking lamp relay (Heavy-Duty Suburban)

  • Page 29: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Item Usage Item Usage Engine control Oxygen sensor A Tire Changing module ignition Engine control Miscellaneous module Removing the Spare Tire and ignition spare Tools Engine control Transmission module/ The equipment needed to change a ignition Transmission flat tire is stored in the rear of the...
  • Page 30 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack knob To access the spare tire, refer to the counterclockwise to release the following graphics and instructions: jack and wheel blocks from the bracket. 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer.
  • Page 31 Vehicle Care 1. Open the hoist shaft access 4. Insert the open end of the cover (3) on the bumper to extension (7) through the hole access the spare tire lock (6). in the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft access hole). Be sure the hoist end of the extension (7) connects to the hoist shaft.
  • Page 32 Vehicle Care 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to Removing the Flat Tire and pull the hoist cable closer to Installing the Spare Tire assist in reaching the 1. Do a safety check before spare tire. proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat in the owner manual.
  • Page 33 Vehicle Care Attach the wheel wrench to the Make sure the jack head is jack handle extension. Attach positioned so that the rear axle the jack handle to the jack. is resting securely between the Position the jack on the frame grooves that are on the behind the flat tire where the jack head.
  • Page 34 Vehicle Care 7. Remove any rust or dirt from Warning the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because the nuts might Warning come loose. The vehicle's wheel could fall off, causing a crash. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose...
  • Page 35 Vehicle Care For center caps, line up the tab Warning (Continued) on the center cap with the slot in the wheel. The cap only goes in using accessory locking wheel one way. Place the cap on the nuts. See Capacities and wheel and press until it snaps Specifications in the owner into place.
  • Page 36 Vehicle Care 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Caution Separate the tire/wheel retainer from the guide pin. Pull the pin Storing an aluminum wheel with a through the center of the flat tire under your vehicle for an wheel. Tilt the retainer down extended period of time or with through the center wheel the valve stem pointing up can...
  • Page 37 Vehicle Care To store the tools: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut. 3. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse.

  • Page 38: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution Jump Starting - North cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER Ignoring these steps could result HANDLING. See California in costly damage to the vehicle America Proposition 65 Warning 0 13. that would not be covered by the For more information about the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 39 Vehicle Care power from a single battery in uncover the positive (+) Caution another vehicle to start your terminal, open the red plastic engine. If your vehicle has cover. If any accessories are left on or more than one battery, using For more information on the plugged in during the jump the battery that is closer to the...
  • Page 40 Vehicle Care metal engine part or to a 8. Do not let the other end touch Warning (Continued) remote negative ( ) terminal if metal. Connect it to the the vehicle has one. positive (+) terminal of the Battery fluid contains acid that good battery.

  • Page 41: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10. Connect the other end of the Towing the Vehicle Caution negative ( ) cable to the generator bracket on the If the jumper cables are Caution vehicle with the dead battery. connected or removed in the 11. Start the vehicle with the good Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting battery and run the engine for a...

  • Page 42: California Proposition Exterior Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution Exterior Care Lubrication of applicable steering/ suspension points should not be Steering, Suspension, and done unless the temperature is Chassis Components 12 °C (10 °F) or higher, or damage could result. Visually inspect steering, suspension, and chassis components for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of wear at least once a year.

  • Page 43: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance Severe Conditions Requiring More Frequent Maintenance* Schedule Maintenance Public service, military, Owner Checks and Services or commercial use vehicles including the following: The following intervals apply to a Maintenance Schedule Ambulances, police cars and heavy-duty Suburban.
  • Page 44 Service and Maintenance Vehicles that are regularly used Additional Required Services for short trips of 6 km (3.7 mi) Severe Service or less Every 40 000 km/25,000 mi * Footnote: Under extreme Change transfer case fluid. Do driving conditions listed above, it not directly power wash the may be necessary to replace the transfer case and/or front/rear...
  • Page 45 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants The following fluids apply to a heavy-duty Suburban. For other fluids not listed here, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the owner manual. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil...

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Data Trim Heights Vehicle Data For information regarding the Trim Heights ....45 procedure for setting Trim Height, Capacities and refer to the most recent version of Specifications .
  • Page 47 Technical Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 44. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 48 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...

  • Page 49: Index

    Index Index Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ..17 E85 or FlexFuel ....8 Appearance Care Electrical System Exterior .
  • Page 50 Index Introduction ..... . . 2 Rear Axle ......24 Using This Supplement .

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