2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual
Year:
2001
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Tahoe
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe/Surburban Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp 2000
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraints
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:
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How to Use this Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Model Reference
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seat
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Manual Cushion Tilt (If Equipped)
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Manual Lumbar Control (If Equipped)
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Power Seat(s) (If Equipped)
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Power Lumbar Control (If Equipped)
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Memory Seat (If Equipped)
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Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)
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Reclining Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Rear Seats
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Entry to the Third Seat
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Folding the Third Seat
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Fold and Tilt Feature (Suburban/Yukon XL Third Seat)
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Removing the Third Row Seat
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Replacing the Rear Seat
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Safety Belts: They re for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Air Bag Systems
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How the Air Bag Systems Work
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate?
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What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Lap Belt
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
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Children
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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Older Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks
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Programmable Automatic Door Locks
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Lockout Prevention
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Child Security Locks (If Equipped)
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Remote Panic Alarm
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Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Liftgate Caution
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Liftgate Glass and Liftgate
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Panel Doors
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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Content Theft-Deterrent (If Equipped)
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Testing the Alarm
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Passlock
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Retained Accessory Power (RAP) (If Equipped)
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Tow/Haul Mode Selector Switch
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Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
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Front Axle Locking Feature
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Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped)
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Shifting to 4HI or AUTO 4WD
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Shifting to 2HI
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Shifting to 4LO
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Shifting Out of 4LO
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Shifting to NEUTRAL
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Shifting Out of NEUTRAL
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
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Torque Lock
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Shifting Out of PARK (P)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked
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Level Control (If Equipped)
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Self-Adjusting
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Automatic Level Control
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Autoride (If Equipped)
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Locking Rear Axle
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
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Turn Signal On Chime
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Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Flash-To-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Rear Window Washer/Wiper
117
Cruise Control
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Ending Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Automatic Headlamp System
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Lamps On Reminder
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Fog Lamps (If Equipped)
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Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch (If Equipped)
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Intensity Control
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Exit Lighting
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Illuminated Entry
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Front Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
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Dome Lamps
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Battery Run-Down Protection
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Electrochromic Inside Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display (If Equipped)
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Temperature Display
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Electrochromic Mirror Operation
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Compass Operation
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Compass Calibration
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Compass Variance
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Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
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Camper-Type Outside Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Electric Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Heated Outside Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Driver s Outside Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Cupholders
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Center Console Storage Area (If Equipped)
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Armrest Storage Compartment (If Equipped)
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Rear Storage Compartment
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Cargo Security Shade (If Equipped)
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Cargo Tie Downs
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
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Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Front Ashtray
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Accessory Power Outlets
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Sun Visors
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Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)
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Sunroof (If Equipped)
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HomeLink Transmitter (If Equipped)
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Programming the Transmitter
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Operating the Transmitter
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Training a Garage Opener with a Rolling Code Feature (If Equipped)
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Erasing Channels
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Accessories
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OnStar System (If Equipped)
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Safety and Security Services
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Premium Services (Includes Safety and Security Services)
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OnStar System Limitations
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The Instrument Panel - Your Information System
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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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Trip Odometer
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Engine Hour Meter Display
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Voltmeter
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Transmission Temperature Gage (If Equipped)
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Low Traction Light (If Equipped)
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Traction Off Light (If Equipped)
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light in the United States or Check Engine Light in Canada)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Gage
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Cruise Light (If Equipped)
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Tow/Haul Light
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Fuel Gage
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Message Center
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Battery
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Trans Fluid Hot
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Trans Hot...Idle Engine
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Low Coolant
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Check Coolant Temp
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Engine Overheated
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Reduced Engine Power
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Check Eng Oil Pressure
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Check Eng Oil Level
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Change Engine Oil
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Security
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Service 4WD (If Equipped)
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Low Washer Fluid
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Service Ride Control
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Cargo Door Ajar
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Low Fuel
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Standard Comfort Controls
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Heater and Air Conditioning Comfort Controls (If Equipped)
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Fan Knob
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob
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Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
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Fan Control
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Temperature Knob
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Mode Knob-Automatic Operation
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Mode Knob-Manual Operation
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems (If Equipped)
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Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater) (If Equipped)
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Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater (If Equipped)
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Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems with Electronic Climate Control System (If Equipped)
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Air Conditioning
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock for Systems with SET Button
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Setting the Clock for Systems with HR and MN Buttons
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AM-FM Stereo
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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CD Adapter Kits
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Rear Seat Audio (If Equipped)
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Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
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Activating the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss
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Disabling the Theft- Deterrent Feature
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Traction Assist System (Option)
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Speed-Sensitive Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle
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Before You Go Off-Roading
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
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Environmental Concerns
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Traveling to Remote Areas
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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Scanning the Terrain
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
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Approaching a Hill
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Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
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Driving in Water
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After Off-Road Driving
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
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Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Trailer Recommendations
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Tow/Haul Mode
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Trailer Wiring Harness
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Basic Trailer Wiring Package
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Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package (If Equipped)
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Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness
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Power Winches
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Step-Bumper Pad
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
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Engine Fan Noise
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
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Using the Recovery Hooks
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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VORTEC 4800, 5300 and 6000 V8 Engines
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Noise Control System
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Tampering With Noise Control System Prohibited
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (If Equipped)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Rear Axle
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When to Check Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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When to Check Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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When to Check Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
333
Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How to Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
342
Roof Marker Lamps
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Taillamps
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
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When to Check
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
360
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
360
Finish Care
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Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
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Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome- Plated Wheels (If Equipped)
361
Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
363
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Windshield Wipers
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Power Windows and Other Power Options
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
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Underhood Electrical Center
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Replacement Bulbs*
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Capacities and Specifications
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Wheels and Tires
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Cooling System Capacity
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Crankcase Capacity
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Fuel Tank Capacity
377
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance
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Scheduled Maintenance
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
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Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
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Spare Tire Check
396
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
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Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Automatic Transmission Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
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Body Lubrication Service
397
Starter Switch Check
397
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
398
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
398
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
399
Underbody Flushing Service
399
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering and Suspension Inspection
400
Exhaust System Inspection
400
Engine Cooling System Inspection
400
Throttle System Inspection
401
Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four- Wheel Drive) Inspection
401
Brake System Inspection
401
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
411
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
411
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
411
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
412
Canadian Roadside Assistance
413
Courtesy Transportation
414
Plan Ahead When Possible
414
Transportation Options
414
Shuttle Service
414
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
414
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
415
Additional Program Information
415
Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
416
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
416
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
417
Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
417
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview
Introduction
The 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe embodies the spirit of rugged utility with a family-friendly disposition. This full-size SUV is designed to tackle both urban jungles and backcountry trails with ease, making it an ideal vehicle for those seeking versatility without compromising comfort. Offering a spacious interior, impressive towing capabilities, and a robust V8 engine line-up, the Tahoe is a popular choice among families and adventurers alike.
Powertrains
The 2001 Tahoe comes equipped with a choice of two powerful V8 engines. The standard engine is a 4.8-liter V8 producing 275 horsepower, providing ample power for day-to-day driving and towing. For those requiring additional power, an optional 5.3-liter V8 engine generates 285 horsepower, featuring a sophisticated Active Fuel Management system that optimizes performance while enhancing fuel efficiency. Depending on the model, a four-speed automatic transmission channels this power to either rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, ensuring confident handling on various terrains.
Trims
The Tahoe is available in several trims, including the base model, LS, LT, and the upscale LTZ. Each trim offers a different level of features and luxury, with the LT and LTZ models boasting leather upholstery, premium audio systems, and advanced climate control. The LS offers a balance of comfort and utility, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious buyers.
Features
Inside, the 2001 Tahoe provides a spacious cabin that comfortably seats up to nine passengers. Standard features include keyless entry, air conditioning, and a cassette player, while higher trims offer additional conveniences such as a CD player, rear climate control, and a premium sound system. Safety features like anti-lock brakes, traction control, and dual front airbags ensure peace of mind on every journey.
Owner's Manual
The owner's manual for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe serves as a comprehensive guide to maximizing the SUV's capabilities. It includes detailed instructions on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and safety guidelines. This essential resource helps owners maintain the Tahoe's performance and longevity while ensuring a safe driving experience.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Tahoe owner manual for the 2001 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2001 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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