1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cargo Tie Downs
There are cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that
allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving
inside the vehicle.
When not using the tie downs, flip them down out
of
the way.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
If you have the optional luggage carrier, you can load
things on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has slats and side rails attached
to
the roof, and crossrails which tan be moved towards the
front or the rear in the side rails to help secure cargo. Tie
the load to the side rails or side rail supports.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs.
(90.6 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage
your vehicle. When you carry large things, never
let them hang over the rear or the sides
of your
vehicle. Load your cargo
so that it rests on the
slats and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you’re driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
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If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place
the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the
rear side door on Suburbans).
If you need to, cut a
piece of
3/8 inch plywood to fit inside the crossrails
and side rails to spread the load.
If plywood is used,
tie it to the side rail supports..
Tie the load to the crossrails or the side rail supports.
Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.
0 If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as they will go. Tie the load to the
crossrails and the side rails or side rail supports. Also
tie the load to the bumpers.
Do not tie the load so
tightly that the crossrails or side rails are damaged.
0 After moving the crossrails, be sure to tighten all the
slider screws.
Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) located above the tailgate glass or above the
rear load doors.
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, as in a
luggage carrier, care should be taken not to block or
damage the CHMSL unit.

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The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel. Pull on the bottom
of the ashtray door
to open it.
NOTICE:
If you store paper or other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be
set on fire by
cigarettes or other smoking materials. That could
cause a fire and possibly damage your ‘vehicle.
Do
not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
NOTICE:
Holding a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating can make it overload,
damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Just push the lighter all the
way in and let go.
When it’s done,
it will pop back by itself.
To remove the front ashtray, pull on the front of the
ashtray insert. Then slide the insert out
of the ashtray door.
To use a rear ashtray, if you have them, pull at the top of
the ashtray door
to flip the door open.
To remove a rear ashtray, if you have them, press down
on the inside tabs and open the door fully.
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To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You
can also swing them out
to help block glare at the front
and side windows.
Your visor may have a strap to hold small items, such
as maps.
Some visors have an
extender on the inside edge.
When
the visor is down,
pull the extender out for
extra glare coverage at the
front or side.
Some visors have mirrors with lights. If the mirror has
lights, they will come on when you lift the mirror cover.
Power Outlets
You may have two power outlets near the cigarette
lighter.
To access these outlets, pull down the covers. Use
these outlets to power mobile telephones or other devices
designed
to operate with vehicle electrical systems.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Dome Lamp Switch
B. Lamp Controls
C. Air Vents
D. Multifunction Lever
E. Instrument Cluster
E Gearshift Lever
G. Audio ,System
H. Comfort Control System
I. Glove
Box
J. Storage Tray
K. Ashtray
L. Cupholder
M. Power Outlets
N. Storage Area or Optional. Compact Disc Player
0. Rear Window Defogger Switch
P. Tilt Lever
Q. Parking Brake Release Handle
R. Hood Release
S. Fuse Panel
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CHECK GAGES
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United States version shown, Canadian similar.
Your instrument cluster
is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know
how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and
many other things you’ll need to know to drive
safely and economically.
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Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles
per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour
(kmlh). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven,
in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers
(used in Canada).
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Tamper-Resistant Odometer
Your odometer is tamper-resistant. The odometer will
show silver lines between the numbers
if someone tries
to turn it back.
You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a
new odometer installed. Laws vary as to the procedure
that must be followed,
so check with your state or
provincial vehicle registration
office. But generally, if
the new odometer can be set to the mileage total of the
old odometer, then it must be. But
if it can’t, then it’s set
at zero, and a label must be put on the driver’s door to
show the old mileage reading when the new odometer
was installed.
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has
been driven since
you last set the trip odometer to zero.
To reset the trip odometer, fully press the reset button
located near the trip odometer readout.
If the reset
button
is not fully pressed, the trip Odometer may not go
all the way back to zero. If it doesn’t, you may have to
press the reset button again
to reset the readout to zero.
Tachometer
Your tachometer displays the engine speed in
revolutions per minute (rpm).
1 NOTICE:
Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in
the red area, your engine or other parts could
be damaged.
Damage to your engine or vehicle caused by
operating the engine in the red area isn’t covered
by your vehicle warranty.
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