1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE brake

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Torque Lock
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight
of
the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever out
of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brakeland then
shift into PARK
(P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in
the Index.
When
you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque,
lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the
pressure from the transmission,
so you can pull the shift
lever
out of PARK (P).
Parking Over Things That Burn
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
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It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in
PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine
is
running unless you have to. If you’ve left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured.
To be sure your
vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is
in NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll, even
if your shift lever is in PARK
(P). So, be sure the
transfer case is in a drive gear
-- not in NEUTRAL (N).
Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps
to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
If you’re pulling a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in
the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Window Wiper and Washer
The rear window
wipedwasher switch is on
your instrument panel, to
the right of the gage cluster.
To turn the wiper on, slide the switch all the way up.
For delay wiping, slide the switch even with
DELAY in
the center position of the rear wiper control. The wiper
will cycle every nine seconds.
To wash the window, push in on the switch. Window
washer fluid will continue to spray until the switch is
released. The wiper will continue with three more wipes
and then return to the setting that was chosen before the
lever was pushed.
The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as
the front windshield washer. If the fluid level is low in the washer fluid bottle,
you may not be able to wash
your rear window.
If you can’wash your windshield, but
not your rear window, check the fluid level.
Cruise Control (Option)
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise
control does
not work at speeds below 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, cruise control shuts off.
0 Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely at a steady speed.
So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t use cruise control on slippery roads.
0 Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting Cruise Control
A CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit
a button
and
go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch
OFF until you want to use it.
1. Move the cruise control
3. Push in the SET button at the end of the lever and
release
it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don't need to reset
it.
2. Get up to the speed you want. switch
to
ON.
Once you're going about
25 mph (40 kdh) or more,
you can move the cruise
control switch from
ON to
WA (Resume/Accelerate)
for about half
a second.
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You'll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there.
Remember, if
you hold the switch at R/A longer than
half
a second, the vehicle will keep going faster until
you release the switch or apply the brake. You could be
startled and even lose control.
So unless you want to go
faster, don't hold the switch at R/A.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed:
0 Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Push the SET button at the end
of the lever, then
release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll
now cruise at the higher. speed.
0 .Move the cruise control switch from ON to WA.
Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want,
and then release the switch. (To increase your speed
in very small amounts, move the switch to
R/A for-
less than half a second. Each time you do this, your
vehicle will go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.)
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to reduce your speed while using
cruise control:
Push in the SET button at the end of the lever until
you reach the lower speed you want, then release it.
button for less than half a second. Each time
you do
this, you’ll go 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
0 To slow down in very small amounts, push the
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
If the
steepness of the hill causes the vehicle speed to drop
more than
15 mph (24 km/h) below the set speed, your
cruise control will automatically disengage. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be
too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
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There are two ways to turn off the cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal; OR
Move the cruise control
switch to
OFF.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Your
parkingheadlamp
knob is
on the driver’s side
of your instrument panel.
Rotate the knob clockwise to the parking lamp symbol
to turn on the following:
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0 Parking Lamps
0 Sidemarker Lamps
0 Clearance Lamps (if you have them)
0 Taillamps
0 License Plate Lamps
Instrument Panel Lights
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rotate the knob clockwise again to the master
lighting symbol to turn on all
the lamps listed as
well as the headlamps.
Rotate the knob counterclockwise to the
OFF symbol to
turn
off your lamps.
Rotate the thumb wheel next to the knob up
to adjust
instrument panel lights. Rotate the thumb wheel up to
the first notch
to return the radio display and gearshift
indicator LED display to full intensity when the
headlamps or parking lamps are on.
To turn on the dome
lamps (with the vehicle doors closed) rotate the thumb
wheel up to the second notch position.
You can switch your headlamps from high
to low beam
by pulling on the turn signalhigh beam lever.
A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If you have
an electrical overload, your headlamps will flicker on
and
off. Have your headlamp wiring checked right away
if this happens.
Headlamps-On Reminder
A buzzer will sound when your headlamps are turned
on and your ignition
is in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY.
If you need to use your headlamps when the ignition
switch is
in OFF, LOCK or ACCESSORY, the buzzer
can be turned off
by turning the thumb wheel next to the
parkingheadlamp switch all the way down.
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during the
day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on
at a reduced brightness when:
The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on.
The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
Your instrument panel won’t be
lit up either.
When
it begins to get dark, your DRL indicator light
is a reminder to
turn your headlamp switch on. The
other lamps that come on with your headlamps will
also come on.
When you
turn the headlamp switch off, the regular
lamps will go
off, and your headlamps will change to
the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle
with the DRL off, set the parking
brake. The DRL will stay
off until you release the
parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when
you need it.
Underhood Reel Lamp
If you have an underhood reel lamp, it is located inside
the engine compartment on the rear passenger side
of
the engine compartment. You can use it as a flashlight.
To use the lamp, pull up on the lever and pull the lamp
out. The cord
will unreel as you pull the lamp.
When
you are done using the lamp, reel the cord back
into the housing by turning the handle.
Then, slide the lamp into the holder. Press
PUSH on the
lever to hook the lamp into the holder.
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