1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The electric hatch release
button lets you release the
tailgate glass.
To release
the glass, press the top of
the button.
Then, lift the window up to open.
The shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL
(N)
for the release to work.
Horn
If your vehicle is equipped with an air bag, press on the
air bag module in the center
of the steering wheel to
sound the horn.
If your vehicle is not equipped with an air bag, press on
the horn cap in the center of the steering wheel to sound
the horn.
Tilt Wheel (Option)
A tilt steering wheel allows
you to adjust the steering
wheel before
you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level,
then release the lever to lock the wheel
in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember that damaged wiper blades may prevent you
from seeing well enough to drive safely. To avoid
damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper
blades before using them. If they are frozen to the
windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades
do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. The
windshield wiper motor is protected from overload by a
circuit breaker and a fuse. If
the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. Although the circuit is protected from electrical
overload, overload due to heavy snow, etc. may cause
wiper linkage damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using your windshield wipers.
Windshield Washer
At the top of the lever,
there’s
a paddle with the
word
PUSH on it. To spray
-washer fluid
on the
windshield, push the paddle.
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer,
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Washer fluid will spray as long as you push the paddle.
When you let go of the paddle, the wipers will continue
to wipe for a few seconds and then either stop or return
to the preset speed.
Driving without washer fluid can be dangerous. A
bad mud splash can block your vision. You could hit
another vehicle or go off the road. Check your washer
fluid level often.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ending Cruise Control Lamps
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 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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sun Visors
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 Instrument Cluster
CHECK GAGES
SWCE ENGINE SOON
ANTI - LOCK
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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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
ANTI -
LOCK
With the anti-lock brake
system, this light will
come on when you start
your engine and may stay
on for several seconds.
That’s normal.
If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving,
your vehicle needs service. If the regular brake system
warning light isn’t
on, you still have brakes, but you
don’t have anti-lock brakes. If the regular brake system
warning light is also on, you don’t have anti-lock brakes
and there’s a problem with your regular brakes. See
“Brake System Warning Light” earlier in this part.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the
light doesn’t come
on then, have it fixed so it will be
ready to warn
you if there is a problem.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine
coolant temperature.
It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is
working. During a majority of the operation the gage
will read 2
10 OF ( 100 ” C) or less. If you are pulling a
load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to
fluctuate and approach the 260”F( 160°C) mark. If the
gage. reaches the 260”F( 160°C) mark, it indicates that
the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
In “Problems on the Road,” this manual shows what to
do. See “Engine Overheating” in the Index.
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