1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE check engine light

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squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.
Free movement
of brake calipers and properly torqued
wheel nuts are necessary
to help prevent brake
pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect brake calipers
for movement, brake pads for wear, and evenly torque
wheel nuts in the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators, but if
you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the rear
brake linings inspected. Also, the rear brake drums should
be removed and inspected each time the tires are removed
for rotation or changing. When you have the front brakes
replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or
if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear. If
your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Vehicles we design and test have top-quality
GM brake
parts in them, as your vehicle does when it is new. When
you replace parts of your braking system
-- for example,
when your brake linings wear down and you have to
have new ones put in
-- be sure you get new genuine
GM replacement parts. If you don’t, your brakes may
no longer work properly. For example, if someone
puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle,
the balance between your front and rear brakes can
change
-- for the worse. The braking performance
you’ve come to expect can change in many other ways if
someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts.
Fluid Leak Check
After the vehicle has been parked for a while, inspect the
surface under the vehicle for water, oil, fuel or other fluids\
.
Water dripping from the air conditioning system after
it
has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks or fumes,
the causes should
be found and corrected at once.
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13 ........ Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette
Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power
Lumbar Seat
Comfort Controls, instrument
Switches, Radio Illumination,
Chime Module
15
........ DRL Relay, Fog Lamp Relay
16
........ Front and Rear Turn Signals, Back-up
Lamps, BTSI Solenoid
17
........ Radio (Ignition)
18
........ 4WAL/VCM, ABS, Cruise Control
19
........ Radio (Battery)
14
........ 4WD Indicator, Cluster,
Front and Rear
Fuse Usage
20 ........ PRNDL, Automatic Transmission,
4. ,,/ J - ;c- ; Speedometer, Check Gages, .. '.. - *. 1'). 'I :,,:-: . .-.?Warning ,. Lights .- .
21 ........ Not Used
22
........ Not Used
23
........ Rear Wiper, Rear Washer Pump
24
........ Front Axle, 4WD Indicator Lamp, TP2
Relay (Gasoline Engine)
A ......... Power Door Lock, Six-Way Power
Seat, Keyless Entry Module
B ......... Power Windows
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Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does
not need regular maintenance.)
Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check
Your vehicle has an indicator on the engine that lets you
know when the air cleaner filter is dirty and needs to be
changed. Check indicator at least twice a year or when
your oil is changed. See “Air Cleaner” in the Index for
more information.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
“Automatic Transmission”
in the Index. A fluid loss
may indicate a problem. Check the system and repair
if needed.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all fuel door, body hood and body door
hinges, rear compartment hinges, tailgate handle pivot
points, latches, locks and folding seat hardware. Part
D
tells you what to use. More frequent lubrication may be
required when exposed to a corrosive environment.
Starter Switch Check
CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
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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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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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................................. 6.68. 6.69
Parts
....................................... 6-71
Wheel
...................................... 6-49
Wheel. Used
................................. 6-50
Replacing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
.......... I . 16
Reporting Safety Defects
.......................... 8-8
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-55
Child
........................................ 1-45
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-56
Systemcheck
................................ 7-43
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
..... ' ............. 2- 15
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-36
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-4
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-6
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-37
Roof Marker Lamp Bulb Replacement
.............. 6-41
Replacing
Safety Belts
........................... 1-56
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-45
Safety Belts
................................... 1 - 16
Safety
Belt Extender
............................ 1-55
Adults
...................................... 1-21
Care
....................................... 6-55
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-36
Children
.................................... 1-43
Driver Position
................................ 1-21
Extender
.................................... 1-55
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-21
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-24. 1-53. 1-54
LapBelt
.................................... 1-36
Lap-Shoulder
. :. ......................... 1-21. 1-38 Larger Children
.............................. 1-52
Passenger Position
............................ 1-36
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-20
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-38
Rear Seat Passengers
........................... 1-38
Reminder Light
......................... 1 - 17. 2-58
Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-56
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-36
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
.............. 1-23, 1-42
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-43
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-35
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-17
Safety Chains
................................... 4-48
Safety Defects. Reporting
......................... 8-8
Safety Warnings and Symbols. ....................... 111
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-3
Seatback Latches
...................................... 1-5
Reclining Front
....................... ........ 1-4
Easy Entry (2-Door Utility)
...................... 1-6
Entry to
the Rear (Suburban Second Seat) .......... 1 -13
Folding the Rear (2-Door Utility)
................. 1-8
Folding the Rear (&Door
Utility) ................. 1-9
Folding the Second (Suburban)
.................. 1 -11
Lumbar Adjustment ............................ 1-3
ManualFront
................................. 1-1
Power ....................................... 1-2
Rear
.......................................... 1-7
Removing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
........ 1 -14
Replacing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban)
........ 1 -16
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ............ 1-46. 1-48. 1-50
...
Seats
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SecurityShade
................................. 2-48
Service
........................................ 6-1
Bulletins. Ordering
............................. 8-9
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-63
Manuals, Ordering
............................. 8-9
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-60
Publications, Ordering
.......................... 8-9
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care
...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.................... 8-9
Service Publications
.............................. 8-9
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-58
Shifting
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 14
Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-22
ShiftLever
..................................... 2-14
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................ 1-23. 1-42
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-29
SIR
.......................................... 1-29
Skidding
...................................... 4-12
Sound Equipment, Adding
........................ 3-26
Specifications and Capacities
....................... 6-70
Specifications, Engine
........................... 6-70
Servicing Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ........... 1-34
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer
................................... 2-57
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-53
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-43
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-1 1
Steam
......................................... 5-9 Steering
....................................... 4-8
Column Lock Check
.................... : ..... 7-45
In Emergencies
................................ 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-8
Tips
......................................... 4-8
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-28
Step-Bumper Pad
............................... 4-56
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-42
Storage, Overhead
.............................. 2-46
Storage, Vehicle
........................... .... 6-35
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-36
Sunglasses Storage
.............................. 2-46
SunVisors
.................................... 2-53
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
.................. 1-29
Symbols, Vehicle
.................................. v
Tachometer .................................. 2-57
Tailgate
........................................ 2-7
Glass Release
................................ 2-27
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-27
Theft
.......................................... 2-8
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-241
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-24
Thermostat
..................................... 6-28
Third Gear. Automatic Transmission
................ 2-16
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-28
Time. Setting the
............................... 3-10
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-51
TireLoading
................................... 4-41
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-41
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