1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE bulb

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If you move the lever all the way up or down and
the arrow flashes at twice the normal rate, a signal
bulb may be burned out and other drivers may not see
your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown
fuse (see “Fuses” in the Index).
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to high or high
to low, pull the turn signal lever all the way toward you.
Then release it.
When the high beams
are
on, this light on the
instrument panel also
will be on.
Windshield Wipers
You control the windshield
wipers by turning the knob
with the wiper symbol on it.
For a single wiping cycle, turn the knob to MIST. Hold
it there until the wipers start, then let go. The wipers will
stop after
one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the
knob on MIST longer.
You can set the wiper speed for a long
or short delay
between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain
or
snow. Turn the knob to choose the delay time. The
closer
to LOW, the shorter the delay.
For steady wiping at
low speed, turn the knob to
the
LOW position. For high-speed wiping, turn the
knob further, to
HIGH. To stop the wipers, move the.
knob to OFF.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you’re turning with a trailer, make wider turns than
normal.
Do this so your trailer won’t strike soft shoulders,
curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Avoid jerky or
sudden maneuvers. Signal well in advance.
nrn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The green arrows on your instrument panel will flash
whenever you signal
a turn or lane change. Properly
hooked up, the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other
drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal
when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down
a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down,
you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility of engine and transmission overheating.
If you have an automatic transmission you should use
THIRD
(3) (or, as you need to, a lower gear) when
towing a trailer. Operating your vehicle in THIRD
(3)
when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and
extend the life of your transmission.
When towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades,
consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a
lower temperature than at normal altitudes. If you turn
your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude
on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs
similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let the
engine run while parked (preferably on level ground)
with the automatic transmission in
PARK (P) for a
few minutes before turning the engine off. If you do
get the overheat warning, see “Engine Overheating”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Battery
Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery.’You
never have
to add water to one df these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number, shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take off the black, negative
(-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
A CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature” in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn’t running.
Halogen Bulbs
A CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Composite Headlamps
1. Remove the two
screws at the top of
the radiator support.
2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
4.
5.
6.
7.
3. Unplug the
connector. electrical
Turn the bulb to the left and remove it.
Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to
the right until it is tight.
Plug in the electrical connector.
Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install and tighten the two screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Parkingfirn Signal Lamps with
Sealed Beam Headlamps
1. Remove the two screws
at the inside edge
of
the parkinghurn signal
lamp assembly. b
2. Remove the lamp assembly by swinging it out from
the inside edge and sliding it out at the outside edge.
, . :. ,, _. ... ., >- ,. ' ~ .I ,: ,: '_ . , 3. Squeeze the tab on the
side of the lamp socket
while turning the socket
to the left.
4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly.
5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and
remove
it from the socket.
6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until
it locks.
8. Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps with Composite Headlamps
1. Remove the screws and
take out the parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
2. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while
turning the socket to the left.
3. Pull the socket out of the
lamp assembly.
4. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and
remove it from the socket.
5. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until it locks.
7. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sidemarker Lamps with Sealed Beam and
Composite Headlamps
2.
3. Pull the bulb ,straight out
of the socket.
. Remove the screws and
pull out the parkinghrn
signal lamp assembly.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it
is tight.
Reach through the opening and turn the sidemarker
bulb socket to the left and remove
it.
5. Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly
and turn it
to the right to tighten it.
6. Replace the parkingkurn signal lamp assembly and
tighten the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable.
See your dealer for assistance.
Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lens.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
3. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it
4. Replace the lens and tighten the screws.
is
tight.
Rear Lamps
1. Open the tailgate or rear doors.
2. Remove the two black plastic plugs in the rear lamp
assembly access holes.
3. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
inside the fender and
pull out the lamp
assembly. You may want
to use a magnetic
screwdriver when
removing
the screws.
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