1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Owners Manual

Driving (continued)
Braking
...................................................... 4-5
Control
of A Vehicle ............................................ 4-4
Defensive
.................................................... 4-2
Downhill
.................................................... 4-18
Guidelines
................................................... 4-11
Highway Hypnosis
............................................ 4-29
Hydroplaning
................................................ 4-26
In Blizzard ................................................... 4-33
InCity
...................................................... 4-26
InRain
...................................................... 4-24
In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow ................................ 4-21, 5-40
InWater ..................................................... 4-22
LongDistance
................................................ 4-28
LossofControl
............................................... 4-10
Nightvision
................................................. 4-24
Off-Roading
................................................. 4-12
OnCurves
.................................................... 4-7
OnGrades
................................................... 4-42
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................................... 4-29
On Off-Road
Hills ............................................ 4-15
OnSnoworIce
............................................... 4-31
Passing
...................................................... 4-9
Skidding
.................................................... 4-11
Stuck in Deep
Snow ...................................... 4-33, 5-40
Throughwater .......................................... 2-15, 4-22
Uphill
...................................................... 4-16
Winter
...................................................... 4-30
WithaTrailer ................................................ 4-36
DrunkenDriving
................................................. 4-2
Freeway
..................................................... 4-27
E
Electrical System
Engine Add-on
Equipment
...........................................
Adding Coolant ..................................... 5-14,5-20.
Aircleaner
..................................................
Block Heater ........................................ 2-1 9,3-5,
Computer Command Control System
..............................
Coolant ...................
Coolant Temperature Gage ....
Cooling System .............
Crankcase .................
Exhaust ...................
Fan Noise .................
Identification ...............
Leaving Vehicle While Running
Oil (See “Oil”)
Overheating
................
Running While Parked .......
Starting ...................
Equipment. Add-on .........
Exhaust System .............
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............................. 6-79,
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............................. 2-13,
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6-80
6-37
6-27
6-21
6-58
6-35
2-75
5-12
6-82
5-24 2-31
6-81
2-31
5-10
2-31
2-16
6-61
6-58
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FanNoise ...................................................... 5-24
Filter Replacement Chart .......................................... 6-83
Finish Care
........................................................ 6-69
Damage
..................................................... 6-76
Automatic Transmission
........................................ 6-28
Brake
....................................................... 6-44
Capacities ................................................... 6-82
Coolant
..................................................... 5-11
FrontAxle ................................................... 6-35
Hydraulicclutch
.............................................. 6-33
Leakcheck .................................................. 6-48
ManualTransmission
.......................................... 6-31
Power Steering
............................................... 6-40
Radiator
..................................................... 5-16
Rear Axle ................................................... 6-34
Recommended Fluids
.......................................... 7-25
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-33, 6-34
Windshield Washer
....................................... 2-41, 6-42
Four-wheel Drive
.......................................... 2-32, 6-34
Transfer Case
........................................... 2-33, 6-34
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-35
Fuel
........................................................... 6-4
FillingYourTank ............................................. 6-12
Foreign Countries
............................................. 6-12
Gage
....................................................... 2-74
Gasolines for Cleaner
Air ........................................ 6-5
Tankcapacity
................................................ 6-82
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
................................... 6-56, 6-85
FuseBlock
.................................................. 6-57
Headlights
................................................... 6-56
Power Windows
and Other Power Options ......................... 6-57
Trailer Wiring Harness
......................................... 6-57
Windshield Wipers
............................................ 6-56
Fluid
G
Gages ......................................................... 2-74
Coolant Temperature Gage
...................................... 2-75
FuelGage
................................................... 2-74
Odometer
................................................... 2-65
Oil Pressure Gage ............................................. 2-76
Speedometer
................................................. 2-67
Tachometer
.................................................. 2-66
Trip Odometer
................................................ 2-65
Voltmeter
.................................................... 2-77
GloveBox
..................................................... 2-56
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HalogenBulbs .................................................. 6-50
Head Restraints
.................................................. 1-5
Headlights ................................................ 2-47, 6-50
Composite
................................................... 6-51
High Beam Indicator Light
...................................... 2-73
High-LowBeam
.............................................. 2-73
Reminder
.................................................... 2-48
SealedBeam
................................................. 6-50
Heating System
(with NC) ......................................... 3-5
Rear Window Defogger
........................................ 3-11
Heating System (without
AX) ....................................... 3-4
FanKnob
..................................................... 3-5
Function Lever
................................................ 3-5
Rear Window Defogger ........................................ 3-11
Temperature Lever ............................................. 3-6
Hitches
........................................................ 4-39
Hood
LatchesandHinge
............................................ 6-48
Release
..................................................... 6-14
Horn
.......................................................... 2-37
HydraulicClutch
................................................ 6-32
Hydroplaning
................................................... 4-26
Hazard Warning Flashers
........................................... 5-2
Replacement ............................................ 6-50, 6-86
Rear (Wagon Models) ........................................... 3-8
System Controls
............................................... 3-6
Highway Hypnosis
............................................... 4-29
If You’re Stuck in Sand. Mud. Ice. or Snow ........................... 5-40
Ignitionswitch .................................................. 2-12
Inflation-Tire Pressure
............................................ 6-62
Instrumentpanel
................................................ 2-64
Standardcluster
.............................................. 2-64
JackandTools
.................................................. 5-26
Removal
.................................................... 5-26
Storage
..................................................... 5-28
Jump Starting .................................................... 5-3
K
KeyReleaseLever ............................................... 2-13
Keys
......................................................... 2-3
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L
Lights ..................................................... 2-47
Brake System Warning ......................................... 2-67
Bulb Replacement
............................................. 6-86
Charging System Light
......................................... 2-70
Front Parking/Turn Signal
....................................... 6-52
CheckGagesLight
............................................ 2-71
Dome
....................................................... 2-49
Headlights (See “Headlights”)
Indicator
.................................................... 2-66
Operation
................................................... 2-37
Reading ..................................................... 2-49
Service Engine
Soon ...................................... 2-7 1. 6-59
Rear
........................................................ 6-55
Replacement Chart
............................................ 6-86
SideMarker .................................................. 6-53
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-12, 6-59
Add-on Equipment
........................................... 6-61
Accelerator Control System
..................................... 6-48
Constant Velocity Joints
........................................ 6-48
Front Shock Absorbers
......................................... 6-46
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
............................ 6-46
Front Wheel Bearings .......................................... 6-46
TailgateHandle
............................................... 6-49
HoodLatchesandHinge ........................................ 6-48
Lockcylinders ............................................... 6-49
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
..................................... 6-48
RearAxle ................................................... 6-33
Recommended Lubricants ...................................... 7-25
Transfercase ................................................ 6-34
Luggagecarrier ................................................. 2-79
Lubrication
..................................................... 6-48
Body
....................................................... 6-48
FrontAxle
................................................... 6-35
Maintenance Otherltems
.................................................. 6-46
Record .................................................. 7.2. 7.27
Scheduled Maintenance .................................... 747-1 8
When Towing
a Trailer ......................................... 4-36
Master Cylinder (See “Brakes”)
Mirrors
........................................................ 2-51
Electric Outside ............................................... 2-52
Inside ....................................................... 2-51
Multifunction Lever .............................................. 2-38
Turn SignalLane Change Indicator
............................... 2-73
Underbody
.................................................. 6-76
... ModelReference .................................................. 111
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Odometer ...................................................... 2-65
Off-Road Driving (See "Driving")
Oil
...................................................... 6-16.6-22
Additives
............................................... 6-21, 6-26
Off-Road Recovery
........................................... 4-23
Disposal
of Used ......................................... 6-2 I, 6-26
Pressure Gage
................................................ 2-76
ToCheck
............................................... 6-16.6-22
What Kind to
Use ........................................ 6-17. 6-24
Whe~ltoAdd ............................................ 6-16, 6-23
Whentochange
......................................... 6-21. 6-26
Owner Checks and Services
........................................ 7-22
Parking Over Things That Burn
......................................... 2-27
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
....................... 2-27 . 4-52
Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
.............................. 2-30
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................................... 7-18
Steering
...................................................... 4-7
Steering Fluid
................................................ 6-40
Winches
..................................................... 4-64
Product Service Publications ........................................ 8-7
Parkin,o Brake
................................................... 2-26
Passin! Other Vehicles
............................................. 4-9
Power DoorLocks
.................................................. 2-15
Radiator Pressure Cap ............................................ 6-39
Radio (see "Audio Systems")
RearWindowDefogger
........................................... 3-11
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................................ 7-25
Recovery Hooks
................................................. 5-32
Replacement Parts ............................................... 6-81
Reporting Safety Defects ........................................... 8-5
Road Signs ...................................................... 4-2
Roadside Assistance ............................................... 8-5
RockingYourVehicle ............................................ 5-40
Safety Belts
..................................................
Adults ......................................................
Center Passenger Position .......................................
Cleaning ....................................................
Checking Restraint System ......................................
Child Restraints ...............................................
Children ....................................................
DriverPosition ...............................................
1-13
1-18
1-27
6-73 1-43
1-33
1-31
1-19
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Safety Belts (continued)
Extender
.................................................... 1-42
Lapshoulder ................................................. 1-29
Larger Children
............................................... 1-40
Properwear ................................................. 1-18
Questions
& Answers .......................................... 1-17
RearSeat
.................................................... 1-28
ReminderLight
............................................... 1-18
Replacing After a Crash
........................................ 1-43
RightFrontPassenger
.......................................... 1-26
Small Children and Babies
...................................... 1-31
Use During Pregnancy ......................................... 1-26
Safety Chains
................................................... 4-39
Safety Warnings and Symbols
........................................ vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................................ 747-1 8
Seats
........................................................... 1-2
Controls
...................................................... 1-2
Easy Entry Seat
................................................ 1-6
ManualFront
.................................................. 1-2
PowerDriver’s
................................................ 1-3
RearFolding .................................................. 1-8
Reclining
..................................................... 1-5
Removable
.................................................. 1-10
SeatbackLatches ............................................... 1-5
Secondary Air Injection (AIR System) ............................... 6-59
Service Do-It-Yourself
................................................ 6-3
Parts Identification Label
....................................... 6-80
Publications
................................................... 8-7
Replacement Parts and Filter Recommendations
..................... 6-83
Service Engine Soon Light
................................... 2-7 1, 6-59
Service Station Checks
............................................ 7-29
Shift Indicator Light ......................................... 2-25, 2-72
Shifting Into Park
................................................ 2-28
Single Belt Accessory Drive
....................................... 6-47
SpareTire
...................................................... 5-26
Removal
.................................................... 5-26
Storage
..................................................... 5-37
Specification Charts
.............................................. 6-81
Speedometer
.................................................... 2-65
Starting your Engine
........................................ 2-13, 2-16
Steering ........................................................ 4-7
ColumnShiftLever
............................................ 2-28
In Emergencies
................................................ 4-8
Tips
......................................................... 4-7
Storage Compartments
............................................ 2-56
Other ....................................................... 2-63
Sunvisors
..................................................... 2-53
WhyTheyWork
.............................................. 1-14
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Tachometer ..................................................... 2-74
Tailgate
......................................................... 2-8
Theft
.......................................................... 2-10
Thermostat
..................................................... 6-40
Tiltwheel ...................................................... 2-37
Tires
.......................................................... 6-62
Balancing
................................................... 6-67
Chains ...................................................... 6-69
Flat
........................................................ 5-24
HubCapsandWheelNutCaps
.................................. 5-32
Loading
..................................................... 6-59
New ........................................................ 6-66
Pressure
..................................................... 6-62
Spare (See “Spare Tire”)
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
................................... 6-66
Towing
A Trailer ................................................ 4-36
Following Distance
............................................ 441
ChangingaFlat ............................................... 5-25
Inspection and Rotation ........................................ 6-64
TorqueLock
.................................................... 2-27
Backingup
.................................................. 6-41
Hitches
..................................................... 4-39
Maintenance
................................................. 4-44
TowingYourVehicle
.............................................. 5-7
TrailerBrakes
................................................... 4-40
Towing
..................................................... 4-36
Wiring Harness
............................................... 2-80
Trailering Package ............................................... 6-61
Transfer Case
.............................................. 2-33, 6-34
Transmission Automatic
................................................... 2-14
Five-SpeedManual
........................................... 2-14
Fluid
....................................................... 6-28
Fluid, ToAdd
................................................ 6-31
Four-wheel (See “Four-wheel Drive”)
Fluid,
To Check
............................................... 6-28
ShiftLight
................................................... 2-25
Tripodometer
.................................................. 2-65
Vehicle
Damage Warnings ............................................... vii
Identification Number .......................................... 6-78
Loading
................................................ 4-12. 6-59
Storage
..................................................... 649
Symbols ...................................................... vii
AirVents ..................................................... 3-3
Tips
......................................................... 3-2
Voltmeter
...................................................... 2-77
Ventilation System
................................................ 3-2
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W
Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ................................ 2-66
(Also See "Lights")Bevices. Other
................................. 5-3
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance
..................................... 6-67
Aluminum ................................................... 6-75
Hub CapsNheel Nut Caps ...................................... 5-22
NutTorque ............................................. 6-47. 6-81
Replacement ................................................. 6-68
Used Replacement ............................................ 6-68
Windows
...................................................... 2-35
Windshield Washer .............................................. 2-41
Rearwasher ................................................. 2-54
Washer Fluid ............................................ 2-41. 6-42
Winter Driving .................................................. 4-50
Wipers. Windshield .............................................. 2-40
Blade Inserts ................................................. 6-47
Cleaning Blades .............................................. 6-74
Rearwindow
................................................ 2-54
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