2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner's Manual

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe owners manual
Year:
2019
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Tahoe
Rating:
(9)

Online manual

Size:
8.51 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
10
Liftgate
11
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
13
Third Row Seats
14
Heated and Ventilated Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Seat Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
15
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment
17
Interior Lighting
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
20
Infotainment System
22
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
22
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
23
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) (1500 Series)
23
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
24
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
24
Park Assist
24
Power Outlets
24
Universal Remote System
25
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
27
Fuel (5.3L V8 Engine)
27
Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine)
27
E85 or FlexFuel
28
Engine Oil Life System
28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Keys (Keyless Access)
30
Keys (Key Access)
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
41
Remote Vehicle Start
44
Door Locks
45
Power Door Locks
46
Delayed Locking
46
Automatic Door Locks
46
Lockout Protection
47
Liftgate
48
Vehicle Alarm System
54
Immobilizer
56
Convex Mirrors
57
Power Mirrors
57
Folding Mirrors
58
Heated Mirrors
58
Blind Spot Mirrors
58
Interior Rearview Mirrors
60
Manual Rearview Mirror
60
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
60
Power Windows
61
Seat Adjustment
67
Center Seat
68
Power Seat Adjustment
68
Lumbar Adjustment
69
Reclining Seatbacks
69
Memory Seats
71
Heated Rear Seats
75
Second Row Seats
76
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
85
Lap-Shoulder Belt
87
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
92
Lap Belt
92
Seat Belt Extender
93
Safety System Check
93
Seat Belt Care
93
Where Are the Airbags?
97
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
98
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
99
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
100
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
100
Passenger Sensing System
101
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
106
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
106
Airbag System Check
107
Older Children
108
Infants and Young Children
109
Child Restraint Systems
112
Where to Put the Restraint
113
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
115
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
123
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
123
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat)
126
Instrument Panel Storage
130
Glove Box
130
Cupholders
130
Sunglasses Storage
131
Armrest Storage
131
Rear Storage
131
Center Console Storage
132
Cargo Tie-Downs
133
Convenience Net
133
Steering Wheel Adjustment
136
Steering Wheel Controls
137
Heated Steering Wheel
137
Horn
137
Windshield Wiper/Washer
137
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
139
Compass
140
Clock
140
Power Outlets
141
Instrument Cluster
147
Speedometer
151
Odometer
151
Trip Odometer
151
Tachometer
151
Fuel Gauge
151
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
152
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
153
Voltmeter Gauge
154
Seat Belt Reminders
155
Airbag Readiness Light
155
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
156
Charging System Light
157
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
157
Brake System Warning Light
159
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
160
Tow/Haul Mode Light
160
Hill Descent Control Light
160
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light (1500 Series)
161
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
161
Traction Off Light
161
StabiliTrak OFF Light
161
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
162
Tire Pressure Light
162
Low Fuel Warning Light
163
Security Light
163
High-Beam On Light
163
Front Fog Lamp Light
163
Lamps On Reminder
164
Cruise Control Light
164
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
165
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
166
Engine Power Messages
173
Vehicle Speed Messages
173
Universal Remote System Programming
182
Exterior Lamp Controls
186
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
188
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
188
Flash-to-Pass
188
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
189
Automatic Headlamp System
189
Hazard Warning Flashers
190
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
190
Fog Lamps
191
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
192
Dome Lamps
192
Entry Lighting
193
Exit Lighting
193
Battery Load Management
194
Battery Power Protection
194
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
197
Rear Climate Control System
201
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
203
Distracted Driving
206
Defensive Driving
207
Drunk Driving
207
Control of a Vehicle
207
Braking
207
Steering
208
Off-Road Recovery
208
Loss of Control
209
Off-Road Driving
209
Driving on Wet Roads
214
Hill and Mountain Roads
215
Winter Driving
215
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
217
New Vehicle Break-In
222
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
222
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
223
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
225
Starting the Engine
227
Engine Heater
228
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
230
Shifting Into Park
230
Shifting out of Park
231
Parking over Things That Burn
232
Active Fuel Management
232
Manual Mode
237
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
245
Parking Brake
246
Brake Assist
246
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
247
Hill Descent Control (HDC)
249
Magnetic Ride Control
250
Locking Rear Axle
250
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
262
Assistance Systems for Driving
265
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
265
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
268
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
269
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
270
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
271
Top Tier Fuel
273
Recommended Fuel (5.3L V8 Engine)
274
Recommended Fuel (6.2L V8 Engine)
274
Prohibited Fuels
274
Fuels in Foreign Countries
275
Fuel Additives
275
E85 or FlexFuel
275
Filling the Tank
276
General Towing Information
278
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
278
Towing Equipment
288
California Proposition 65 Warning
301
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
301
Doing Your Own Service Work
302
Hood
302
Engine Compartment Overview
303
Engine Oil
309
Engine Oil Life System
311
Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission)
313
Automatic Transmission Fluid (10-Speed Transmission)
316
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
316
Cooling System
317
Engine Overheating
321
Engine Fan
322
Power Steering Fluid
323
Washer Fluid
323
Brakes
324
Brake Fluid
324
Battery - North America
326
Four-Wheel Drive
326
Front Axle
327
Rear Axle
327
Starter Switch Check
328
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
329
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
329
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
329
Wiper Blade Replacement
330
Glass Replacement
331
Windshield Replacement
331
Gas Strut(s)
331
Halogen Bulbs
333
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
333
LED Lighting
333
Headlamps
333
Fog Lamps
334
Front Turn Signal Lamps
334
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
334
Electrical System Overload
336
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
337
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
337
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)
342
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)
345
Tires
349
All-Season Tires
350
Winter Tires
350
Low-Profile Tires
351
All-Terrain Tires
351
Tire Sidewall Labeling
351
Tire Designations
352
Tire Terminology and Definitions
353
Tire Pressure
356
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
357
Tire Pressure Monitor System
358
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
359
Tire Inspection
363
Tire Rotation
363
When It Is Time for New Tires
364
Buying New Tires
365
Different Size Tires and Wheels
367
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
367
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
368
Wheel Replacement
369
Tire Chains
369
If a Tire Goes Flat
370
Tire Changing
372
Exterior Care
392
Interior Care
397
General Information
402
Maintenance Schedule
404
Special Application Services
410
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
414
Maintenance Replacement Parts
415
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
418
Capacities and Specifications
419
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
422
Customer Assistance Offices
424
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
425
Online Owner Center
425
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
426
Roadside Assistance Program
426
Scheduling Service Appointments
428
Courtesy Transportation Program
428
Collision Damage Repair
429
Publication Ordering Information
431
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
433
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
433
Event Data Recorders
434
OnStar
435
Emergency
437
Security
438
Navigation
444
Connections
445
Index_A
448
Index_B
449
Index_C
449
Index_D
450
Index_E
451
Index_F
451
Index_G
452
Index_H
452
Index_I
453
Index_J
453
Index_K
453
Index_L
453
Index_M
454
Index_N
455
Index_O
455
Index_P
455
Index_R
456
Index_S
456
Index_T
458
Index_U
458
Index_V
458
Index_W
459

2019 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview

Introduction

The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe stands out in the full-size SUV segment, combining rugged capability with refined comfort. This versatile vehicle is designed to accommodate both families and adventure seekers, offering a spacious interior, a powerful performance, and advanced technology. With a bold design that exudes strength and sophistication, the Tahoe is perfect for those who appreciate the finer things in life while needing the practicality demanded by daily driving and weekend getaways.

Powertrains

The Tahoe is equipped with a robust 5.3-liter V8 engine, producing 355 horsepower and 383 lb-ft of torque, ensuring plenty of power for towing heavy loads or cruising down the highway. An optional 6.2-liter V8 engine delivers even more muscle, boasting 420 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque for an exhilarating driving experience. Both powertrains come paired with a smooth 6-speed automatic transmission, with the option of two- or four-wheel drive for enhanced versatility and control in varied driving conditions.

Trims

The 2019 Tahoe is offered in several trims: LS, LT, Premier, and the rugged RST edition. The LS trim serves as an excellent base with essential features, while the LT adds desirable amenities like a power liftgate and upgraded seating. The Premier trim elevates luxury with leather upholstery, advanced safety features, and a premium audio system. The RST variant brings a sporty appearance with striking design elements and enhanced performance options, catering to those seeking a more dynamic look.

Features

This SUV is packed with innovative technology and comfort features. A user-friendly infotainment system includes a touchscreen display compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, allowing seamless smartphone integration. Additionally, options like navigation, rear-seat entertainment, and a surround-view camera system are available. The spacious interior provides seating for up to nine passengers, with ample storage solutions to accommodate every journey.

Owner's Manual

The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe owner's manual is an invaluable resource for new owners, providing comprehensive information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting advice. With clear instructions and diagrams, it ensures that buyers can maximize their ownership experience, optimize performance, and maintain the Tahoe’s legendary reliability for years to come.

User manual download

The Chevrolet Tahoe owner manual for the 2019 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2019 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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