Chevrolet 2011 Tahoe Owner's Manual
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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
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Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
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Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
. . . 2-1
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-48
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-56
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Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-15
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13
. . . . 5-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-29
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-45
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-54
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-57
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-60
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-76
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-96
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-48
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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.
Initial Drive Information
Basic overview of important features for new drivers.
Safety Belts
Information on proper use and safety of vehicle restraint systems.
Exterior Lighting
Controls and operation of the vehicle's external lights.
Climate Controls
Overview of the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Transmission
Explanation of automatic transmission operation and manual mode.
Cruise Control
How to set, use, and end cruise control for maintaining speed.
Keys, Doors and Windows
Keys and Locks
Details on vehicle keys, lock operation, and remote entry systems.
Doors
Information on the operation of power and manual liftgates and door locks.
Vehicle Security
Features related to anti-theft alarm and immobilizer systems.
Exterior Mirrors
Adjustment, folding, and features of the vehicle's exterior mirrors.
Windows
Operation of power windows and express-down features.
Seats and Restraints
Head Restraints
Proper adjustment and installation of front seat head restraints for safety.
Front Seats
Manual and power adjustments for driver and passenger front seats.
Rear Seats
Information on second and third row seat folding, tumbling, and heating features.
Safety Belts
How to use safety belts properly and their importance for occupant protection.
Airbag System
Information on airbag types, deployment, and safety precautions.
Child Restraints
Guidance on selecting and installing child safety seats for maximum protection.
Storage
Storage Compartments
Details on various storage areas like glove box, cupholders, and consoles.
Additional Storage Features
Information on features like cargo covers for added storage utility.
Roof Rack System
Proper use and limitations of the vehicle's roof rack system for carrying items.
Instruments and Controls
Controls
Operation of key controls like steering wheel adjustment and audio buttons.
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
Explanations of various dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.
Information Displays
How to use and interpret information displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Vehicle Messages
Understanding and responding to various vehicle status and warning messages.
Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
Operation of headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lighting systems.
Interior Lighting
How to use dome lamps, reading lamps, and instrument panel illumination.
Lighting Features
Information on entry lighting, exit lighting, and battery load management.
Infotainment System
Introduction
Overview of the audio system and its features.
Operation
Basic operation of the radio, CD/DVD player, and other infotainment controls.
Radio
Operation of AM-FM and Satellite Radio, including finding and storing stations.
Audio Players
How to use CD/DVD players, USB devices, and auxiliary inputs.
Phone
Bluetooth connectivity, voice recognition, and pairing cell phones.
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Operation of the vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation systems.
Air Vents
How to direct airflow using the vehicle's air outlets.
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Tips for safe driving, including defensive driving and awareness of hazards.
Starting and Operating
Procedures for starting the engine, ignition positions, and vehicle break-in.
Engine Exhaust
Important safety information regarding carbon monoxide and exhaust system integrity.
Automatic Transmission
How to use the automatic transmission, manual mode, and tow/haul mode.
Drive Systems
Operation of the four-wheel-drive system, including transfer case modes.
Brakes
Information on the Antilock Brake System (ABS), parking brake, and brake assist.
Cruise Control
How to set, use, and end cruise control for maintaining speed.
Object Detection Systems
Operation of parking assist, side blind zone alert, and rear vision camera systems.
Vehicle Care
General Information
Importance of service, parts, and following maintenance schedules.
Vehicle Checks
Guidance on performing basic maintenance and checks on the vehicle.
Engine Oil
How to check, add, and change engine oil for optimal performance.
Tire Pressure
Importance of correct tire pressure and how to check and maintain it.
Tire Pressure Monitor System Operation
How the TPMS works and its malfunction indicators.
Jump Starting
Safe procedures for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.
Towing
General information and tips for towing trailers and vehicles.
Appearance Care
Procedures for washing, waxing, and cleaning interior and exterior surfaces.
Service and Maintenance
General Information
Importance of timely maintenance for vehicle condition and longevity.
Scheduled Maintenance
Recommended service intervals, checks, and fluid replacements based on mileage.
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Specific recommendations for fluids, lubricants, and replacement parts.
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Information on Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and service parts identification label.
Vehicle Data
Capacities and specifications for various vehicle systems like cooling and fuel.
Customer Information
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)
Steps for resolving concerns with dealerships and GM.
Service Publications Ordering Information
How to order service manuals and bulletins for detailed technical information.
Reporting Safety Defects
How to report safety defects to government agencies and General Motors.
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
Information on event data recorders and vehicle data privacy.
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