1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE brake

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Check readfront axle fluid level and add as needed.
Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Inspection
Every 12 months or at oil change intervals, check front
axle and transfer case and add lubricant when necessary.
Oil the control lever pivot point and all exposed control
linkage. Check vent hose at transfer case for
kinks and
proper installation. More frequent lubrication may be
required on off-road use.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete ,system. Inspect brake.lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum'brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel.cylinders, calipers, parlung brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often
if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Lubricants,
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)
~~
Engine Coolant
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol
of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and GM
Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM or
Havoline@ DEX-COOL
(orange-colored, silicate-free)
antifreeze conforming to GM
Specification 6277M. See “Engine
Coolant” in the Index.
~
USAGE
Coolant
Supplement
Sealer
~
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake
Cable Guides
Power Steering
System
~~
Automatic
Transmission
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Part No. 3634621 or
equivalent with a complete flush
and refill.
Delco Supreme 11
@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 1052535 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant
(GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade 2, Category LB
or
GC-LB.
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884 - 1 pt.,
1050017 - 1 qt., or equivalent).
DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Air Bag ...................................... 1-29
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-34
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-32
How it Works
................................ 1-3 1
Location .................................... 1-31
Readiness Light
......................... 1.30. 2.59
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-32
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-33
When Should
it Inflate ......................... 1-32
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-16
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
........ 7-43
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-6
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-73
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-57
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-28
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-25
Anti-Lock Brakes
...................................... 4-6
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.62. 4.6
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-24
Appearance Care
............................... 6-5 1
Servicing ................................... 1-34
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-49 Appearance Care
Materials
........................ 6-59
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-52
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-26
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-9
Automatic Transmission
Check
...................................... 7-43
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-14
Overdrive
................................... 2-16
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-45
Shifting
..................................... 2-14
Auxiliary Power Outlet
.......................... 2-53
Axle. Front
........................... ......... 6-23
Axle. Locking Rear
............................. 2-17
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-22
Battery
...................................... 6-35
Jump Starting
................................. 5-2
Replacement. Keyless Entry
..................... 2-5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Better Business Bureau Mediation
.. ................ 8-7
Armrest Storage Compartment
.................... 2-47
Warnings
.................................... 5-2
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.................................. 6-34.
Fluid
....................................... 6-31
Master Cylinder .............................. 6-3 1
Parking ...................................... 2-21
PedalTravel
.................................. 6-34
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-34
System Warning Light
......................... 2-61
Trailer
...................................... 4-49
Transmission Shift Interlock Check
...... : ........ 7-44
Wear
....................................... 6-33
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-6
Braking
......................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle
........................... 2-9
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-38
BTSICheck
................................... 7-44
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-35
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and
. Specifications ...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.25.4.40, 4.48
Cargo Security Shade
............................ 2-48
Cargo Tie Downs
............................... 2-50
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-42
Cassette Tape Player
.. ' ..................... 3- 12. 3- 14
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-27
Cassette Tape Player Errors
.................. 3- 13. 3. 17
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-24
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-41
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-36
CertificationEire Label
.......................... 4-41
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-48 Chains. Tire
.................................... 6-51
Changing a Flat Tire
................ .. ............. 5-19
Charging System Warning Light
................... 2-59
Check Gages Light
.............................. 2-67
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-55
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-58
Child Restraints
................................ 1-45
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-46
.Securing in the Center Seat Position
.............. 1-48
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-50
Top Strap
.................................... 1-45
WheretoPut
................................ 1-45
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
........................ 6-62
Cleaner.Air
................................... 6-16
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-52
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-57
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass
........................................ 6-55
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-52
Instrument Panel
.............................. 6-54
Leather
..................................... 6-54
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-56
Special Problems
............................. 6-53
Stains
...................................... 6-53
Tires
........................................ 6-57
Vinyl
....................................... 6-54
Wheels
..................................... 6-57
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-55
Climate Control, Optional
......................... 3-2
Climate Control, Standard
......................... 3-1
Climate Control System
........................... 3-1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-10
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-1
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Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
..................... 4-41
Guide en Frangais
11 .. .................................
. GVWR ....................................... 4-41
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.36. 6.37
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
On Reminder
................................. 2-36
Wiring
...................................... 6-61
. Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired. Customer AssistAnce
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
.... i .................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-, 48
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
....................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-3 1
Ignition Positions .............................. I. . 2-10
Illuminated Entry
................................ 2-38
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inside Rearview Mirror
.......................... 2-39
Inspections
........ ........................... 7-46
Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
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Exhaust System ......................... : .... 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
.' ..................... 7-46
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7.46 .
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
................ 7-47
Instrumerit Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................. 2-38
Cleaning
...................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Jack, Tire
............................... 5-22, 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
....... (. ............. 7-43
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4
Keys
........................................... 2-1
Labels Certificationnire
.............................. 4-41
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading Information
........ : ............. 4-41
Vehicle Identification Number
.. : ................ 6-60
Lamps
........................................ 2-35
Dome
...................................... 2-38
Interior
..................................... 2-38
On Reminder
................................ 2-36
UnderhoodReel
.............................. 2-37
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Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-3
Leaving Your Vehicle
with the Engine Running ....... 2-23
Lighter
....................................... 2-52
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.30. 2.59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.62. 4.6
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-61
Charging Warning System
...................... 2-59
CheckGages
................................. 2-67
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-66
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator
................. 2-67
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1 - 17. 2-58
Service Engine Soon
........................... 2-63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
........... 2-67
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-41
Lockoutswitch
................................ 2-27
Locks
.......................................... 2-2
Cylinder
..................................... 7-43
Door
........................................ 2-2
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-43'
Power Door
.................................. 2-3
Rear Door Security ............................. 2-3
Steering Column Lock Check
................... 7-45
Window
.................................... 2-27
Lubricants and Fluids
............................. 7-48
Lubrication Service, Body ........................ 7-43
Luggage Carrier
........ : ....................... 2-50
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts
............ 6-7 1
Maintenance Record ............................ 7-5 1
Maintenance Schedule .............................. 7-1
Long TripMighway Definition ................... 7-5
Long TripMighway Intervals ..................... 7-5 Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-42
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-46
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-48
Scheduled Maintenance Services
................... 7-3
Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-4
Short TriplCity Intervals
......................... 7-4
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-58
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
.................. 4-53
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-63
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-1
Manual Mirror .................................. 2-41
Manualwindows
............................... 2-27
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
........................................ 2-39
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-42
Electrochromic DayNight Rearview
.............. 2-39
Inside Rearview
.......................... ; ... 2-39
Manual
...................................... 2-41
Power Remote Control
........................... 2-41
MMT
......................................... 6-3
Model Reference
.................................. vi
MountainRoads
................................ 4-35
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-29
Net, Convenience
............................... 2-47
Neutral, Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-15
New Vehicle Break-In
............................ 2-9
Nightvision
................................... 4-28
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer, Trip
................................ : 2-57
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4-14
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I. Engine .................................... 6-12
bener, Garage Door
............................ 2-44
rerdrive, Automatic Transmission
................ 2- 16
dner Checks and Services
....................... 7-42
kner Publications, Ordering
...................... 8-9
aint Spotting, Chemical
... ....... : ............ 6-58
rk
Automatic Transmission
........................ 2- 14
Shifting Into
................................. 2-22
Parking
"-AtNight
..................................... 2-9
Brake
........................................ 2-21
~ .Brake Mechanism Check ....................... 7-45
Lots
........................................ 2-9
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-24
Ssenger Position
............................... 1-36
:iodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-46
wer
Auxiliary Outlet
.............................. 2-53
DoorLocks
................................... 2-3
Lumbar Adjustment
............................ 1-3
Option Fuses
................................ 6-62
-Remote Control Mirror
......................... 2-41
Seat
......................................... 1-2
Steering
..................................... 4-8
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-29
Take-Off
.................................... 4-54
rerheating Engine
.............................. 5-9
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With
a Trailer . ..... ., ........................ 4-52
sing
....................................... 4-11
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0
Winches ..................................... 4-54
Windows
................................... 2-27
Power Lumbar Adjustment
....... : ................ 1-3
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1-35
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
.Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
............... 6-57
PTO
......................................... 4-54
Publications, Service and Owner
.................... 8-9
Radiator
...................................... 5-16
Radiator Pressure Cap
........................... 6-28
Radio Reception
................................ 3-26
Radios
........................ 3-10, 3-12; 3-14, 3-20
Rain. Driving In
................................. 4-29
Reading Lamps
................................. 2-39
Rear Axle
........................................ 6-22
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-3
Lamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-41
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-38
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-38
Window Defogger
............................. 3-9
Windshield Washer
..... , ...................... 2-32
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
........... 3-3
RearTowing
.................................... 5-8
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-39
Electrochromic Daymight
...................... 2-39
Inside
...................................... 2-39
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recovery Tank, Coolant
.......................... 5-13
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning
.................... 6-73
Removing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
.......... 1-14
Recovery Hooks
................................. 5-37
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Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-49
BuyingNew
................................. 6-47
Chains
..................................... 6-51
Changing a Flat
.............................. 5-19
Cleaning
..................................... 6-57
Inflation
.................................... 6-44
Inflation Check
............................... 7-42
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-45
Loading
...................................... 4-41
Pressure
..................................... 6-44
Temperature
................................. 6-49
Traction
.................................... 6-48
Treadwear
................................... 6-48
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-48
Used Wheel Replacement
...................... 6-50
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-46
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-49
When It's Time for New
........................ 6-46
TopStrap
..................................... 1-45
Torque Lock
................................... 2-24
Torque, Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-30, 6-70
Towing From the Front
................................ 5-8
From 'the Rear
................................ 5-8
Trailer
...................................... 4-43
Yourvehicle
.................................. 5-6
Brakes
...................................... 4-49
Driving on Grades
............................. 4-51
Trailer
Drivingwith
................................. 4-49
Engine Cooling When Towing
.............. 4-44. 4-53
Hitches
..................................... 4-48
Maintenance When Towing
...................... 4-53 Parking
on Hills
.............................. 4-52
Safety Chains
................................ 4-48
Tongueweight
............................... 4-47
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-47
Towing
..................................... 4-43
Turn Signals
................................. 4-51
Weight
...................................... 4-45
Wiring Harness
............................... 4-53
Transfer Case
.................................. 6-23
Transfer Case, Electronic
......................... 2-19
Transfer Case, Manual
........................... 2-17
Transmitters, Keyless Entry
........................ 2-4
Transportation, Courtesy
.......................... 8-6
Transmission Fluid, Automatic
.................... 6-18
Trip Odometer
.I .................................. 2-57
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-3
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing
a Trailer ................ 4-51
Underbody Maintenance
........................ 6-58
Underhood Fusemelay Center
............................ 6-66
ReelLamp .................................. 2-37
Storage Area
.................................. 2-47
Vehicle Control
....................................... 4-5
Damage Warnings
.............................. iv
Identification Number ............................ 6-60
Loading
.................................... 4-41
Storage
..................................... 6-35
Ve. ntilation System
............................... 3-7
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