Chevrolet 2000 Tahoe Owner's Manual page 109

Level Control (If Equipped)
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Self Adjusting
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The self adjusting rear suspension is available on
C/K 1500 vehicles and is available with the premium
smooth ride suspension package.
This type of level control will provide a leveled riding
position as well as improved handling under a variety of
passenger and loading conditions. A hydraulic pump inside
each rear shock absorber raises the rear of the vehicle to
the proper height, based on inputs from the road surface,
while the vehicle is being driven. It takes approximately
2 miles (3.2 km) of driving for the leveling to complete,
depending on the road surface conditions.
If the loaded vehicle is not moved for approximately
twelve hours, the leveling system may bleed down to a
lower height. This can be especially apparent is a trailer
is left attached to a parked vehicle for long periods of
time. The vehicle must be driven to re
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If a self equalizing hitch is being used, the vehicle
should be driven approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) with
the trailer prior to adjusting (leveling) the hitch.
Automatic Level Control
The automatic level control rear suspension is available
on C/K 1500 vehicles and comes as a part of the
Autoride
This type of level control is fully automatic and will
provide a better leveled riding position as well as better
handling under a variety of passenger and loading
conditions. An air compressor connected to the rear
shocks will raise or lower the rear of the vehicle to
maintain proper vehicle height. The system is activated
when the ignition key is turned to RUN and will
automatically adjust vehicle height thereafter. The
system may exhaust (lower vehicle height) for up to
ten minutes after the ignition key has been turned to
OFF. You may hear the air compressor operating when
the height is being adjusted.
If a self
to allow the shocks to inflate, thereby leveling the vehicle
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level the vehicle.
prior to adjusting the hitch.
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suspension.
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equalizing hitch is being used, it is recommended
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