2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Tahoe
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
14
Second Row Seats
14
Third Row Seats
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Seat Belts
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Mirror Adjustment
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
18
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
19
Interior Lighting
19
Exterior Lighting
20
Windshield Wiper/Washer
20
Climate Controls
21
Transmission
22
Infotainment System
23
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
25
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
25
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series)
25
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
26
Parking Assist
26
Power Outlets
26
Universal Remote System
27
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
28
Fuel
29
E85 or FlexFuel
29
Engine Oil Life System
29
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
30
Keys (Key Access)
31
Keys (Keyless Access)
34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
36
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
42
Remote Vehicle Start
44
Door Locks
45
Power Door Locks
46
Delayed Locking
47
Automatic Door Locks
47
Lockout Protection
47
Liftgate
48
Vehicle Alarm System
54
Immobilizer
56
Convex Mirrors
57
Power Mirrors
58
Folding Mirrors
58
Heated Mirrors
59
Blind Spot Mirrors
59
Interior Rearview Mirrors
60
Manual Rearview Mirror
60
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
61
Power Windows
61
Seat Adjustment
67
Center Seat
68
Power Seat Adjustment
68
Lumbar Adjustment
68
Reclining Seatbacks
69
Memory Seats
70
Heated Rear Seats (If Equipped)
75
Second Row Seats
76
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
85
Lap-Shoulder Belt
86
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
90
Lap Belt
91
Seat Belt Extender
92
Safety System Check
92
Seat Belt Care
92
Where Are the Airbags?
95
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
97
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
98
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
98
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
98
Passenger Sensing System
100
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
104
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
104
Airbag System Check
105
Older Children
106
Infants and Young Children
108
Child Restraint Systems
110
Where to Put the Restraint
112
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
113
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
121
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
122
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)
124
Instrument Panel Storage
128
Glove Box
128
Cupholders
128
Sunglasses Storage
129
Armrest Storage
129
Rear Storage
129
Cargo Tie-Downs
130
Convenience Net
130
Steering Wheel Adjustment
133
Steering Wheel Controls
134
Heated Steering Wheel
134
Horn
134
Windshield Wiper/Washer
135
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
137
Compass
137
Clock
138
Power Outlets
139
Instrument Cluster
144
Speedometer
148
Odometer
148
Trip Odometer
148
Tachometer
148
Fuel Gauge
148
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
149
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
150
Voltmeter Gauge
151
Seat Belt Reminders
152
Airbag Readiness Light
152
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
153
Charging System Light
154
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
154
Brake System Warning Light
156
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
157
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
157
Tow/Haul Mode Light
157
Hill Descent Control Light
158
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light (1500 Series)
158
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
158
Traction Off Light
158
StabiliTrak OFF Light
159
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
159
Tire Pressure Light
159
Low Fuel Warning Light
160
Security Light
160
High-Beam On Light
160
Front Fog Lamp Light
161
Lamps On Reminder
161
Cruise Control Light
161
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
162
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
163
Engine Power Messages
170
Vehicle Speed Messages
170
Universal Remote System Programming
179
Exterior Lamp Controls
182
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
184
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
184
Flash-to-Pass
184
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
185
Automatic Headlamp System
185
Hazard Warning Flashers
186
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
186
Fog Lamps
187
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
188
Dome Lamps
188
Entry Lighting
189
Exit Lighting
189
Battery Load Management
190
Battery Power Protection
190
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
193
Rear Climate Control System
197
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
199
Distracted Driving
202
Defensive Driving
203
Drunk Driving
203
Control of a Vehicle
203
Braking
203
Steering
204
Off-Road Recovery
204
Loss of Control
205
Off-Road Driving
205
Driving on Wet Roads
210
Hill and Mountain Roads
211
Winter Driving
211
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
212
New Vehicle Break-In
217
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
218
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
218
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
220
Starting the Engine
222
Engine Heater
223
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
225
Shifting Into Park
225
Shifting out of Park
226
Parking over Things That Burn
227
Active Fuel Management
227
Manual Mode
232
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
240
Parking Brake
241
Brake Assist
242
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
243
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
245
Magnetic Ride Control
245
Locking Rear Axle
246
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
257
Assistance Systems for Driving
259
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
259
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
262
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
263
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
264
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
265
California Fuel Requirements
268
Fuels in Foreign Countries
268
Fuel Additives
269
E85 or FlexFuel
269
Filling the Tank
270
General Towing Information
272
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
272
Towing Equipment
279
California Proposition 65 Warning
292
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
292
Doing Your Own Service Work
293
Hood
293
Engine Compartment Overview
294
Engine Oil
298
Engine Oil Life System
300
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)
302
Automatic Transmission Fluid (10-Speed Transmission)
305
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
305
Cooling System
306
Engine Overheating
310
Engine Fan
311
Power Steering Fluid
312
Washer Fluid
312
Brakes
313
Brake Fluid
313
Battery - North America
315
Four-Wheel Drive
315
Front Axle
316
Rear Axle
316
Starter Switch Check
317
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
318
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
318
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
318
Wiper Blade Replacement
319
Glass Replacement
320
Windshield Replacement
320
Gas Strut(s)
320
Halogen Bulbs
322
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
322
LED Lighting
322
Headlamps
322
Fog Lamps
323
Front Turn Signal Lamps
323
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
323
Electrical System Overload
325
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
326
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
326
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
331
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
334
Tires
337
All-Season Tires
338
Winter Tires
338
Low-Profile Tires
339
All-Terrain Tires
339
Tire Sidewall Labeling
339
Tire Designations
340
Tire Terminology and Definitions
341
Tire Pressure
344
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
345
Tire Pressure Monitor System
346
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
347
Tire Inspection
351
Tire Rotation
351
When It Is Time for New Tires
352
Buying New Tires
353
Different Size Tires and Wheels
354
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
355
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
356
Wheel Replacement
356
Tire Chains
357
If a Tire Goes Flat
358
Tire Changing
360
Exterior Care
379
Interior Care
383
General Information
388
Maintenance Schedule
390
Special Application Services
395
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
398
Maintenance Replacement Parts
399
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
402
Capacities and Specifications
403
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
405
Customer Assistance Offices
407
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
408
Online Owner Center
408
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
409
Roadside Assistance Program
409
Scheduling Service Appointments
411
Courtesy Transportation Program
411
Collision Damage Repair
412
Service Publications Ordering Information
414
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
415
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
416
Event Data Recorders
417
OnStar
418
Emergency
420
Security
421
Navigation
421
Connections
422
Diagnostics
424
Index_A
431
Index_B
432
Index_C
432
Index_D
433
Index_E
434
Index_F
434
Index_G
435
Index_H
435
Index_I
436
Index_J
436
Index_K
436
Index_L
436
Index_M
437
Index_N
438
Index_O
438
Index_P
438
Index_R
438
Index_S
439
Index_T
440
Index_U
441
Index_V
441
Index_W
442
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview
Introduction
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe stands as a symbol of strength and sophistication, blending robust performance with upscale comfort. This full-size SUV not only makes a statement on the road but offers spaciousness that accommodates family adventures and urban escapades alike. With a bold exterior design and refined interior features, the Tahoe is engineered to deliver both style and functionality.
Powertrains
The Tahoe is powered by a formidable 5.3-liter V8 engine that generates an impressive 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque. This powerhouse is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, ensuring smooth shifts and reliable performance. Moreover, the Tahoe comes equipped with optional four-wheel drive, enhancing its capability for off-road journeys and inclement weather conditions. Fuel efficiency remains respectable for its class, allowing for an engaging driving experience without frequent stops at the pump.
Trims
Inside the Tahoe, spacious three-row seating accommodates up to nine passengers, making it ideal for families. Standard features include Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system with a touchscreen display, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a rear-view camera. Safety is paramount with numerous available features such as forward collision alert, lane keep assist, and rear park assist, ensuring peace of mind while driving.
Owner's Manual
The 2018 Tahoe comes with a comprehensive owner’s manual that serves as an invaluable resource for new and existing owners. It includes vital information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, troubleshooting tips, and safety information, ensuring that owners can fully enjoy and care for their vehicle while maximizing its impressive features and capabilities.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Tahoe owner manual for the 2018 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2018 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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