Level Control - Chevrolet 2003 Tahoe Owner's Manual

Using heavier suspension components to get added
durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your
dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way.
If you put things inside your vehicle
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like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
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they go as fast
as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a --7sh, they'll keep going.
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
Put things in the trunk
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your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
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Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
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Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
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When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See "Loading Your Vehicle
for Off-Road Driving" in the Index.
Level Control
Self-Adjusting
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 if a
trailer is left attached to a parked vehicle for long periods
of time. The vehicle must be driven to re-level the
vehicle.
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.
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