1996 CHEVROLET TAHOE high beam

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The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two
downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you
to signal
a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return
automatically.
An arrow
on the
instrument panel will
flash
in the direction of
the turn or lane change.
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp HighLow Beam Changer
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Washer
Cruise Control (Option) To
signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
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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 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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This light will come on
briefly when you are
starting the engine.
CHECK
GAGES
If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving,
it could indicate a problem with your vehicle. It could be
a problem with your oil pressure, coolant temperature,
or some other problem. Check your various gages to see
if they are in the warning zones.
If they are, have your
vehicle serviced right away.
Headlamp High-Beam Indicator Light
The high-beam indicator is
on whenever you use your
high-beam headlamps.
For
more details about high
beams,
see “Headlamp
HighLow Beam Changer”
earlier in this section.
Turn Signal and Lane Change
Indicator Lights
The signal indicator will
come on whenever
you
signal a turn or lane change.
See “Turn Signal and Lane
Change Indicator’’ earlier in
this section.
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Drive defensively.
Don’t ,drink and drive.
Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the
glare from headlamps behind you.
.
Since you can’t see as well, you may need to
slow down and keep more space between you and
other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your
headlamps can light up
only so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place
and rest.
Night Vision
No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as
we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old
driver may require at least twice as much light to
see the
same thing at night as a 20-year-old.
What you do
in the daytime can also affect your night
vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright
sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night.
But,if you’re
driving, don’t wear sunglasses at.night. They may cut
down on glare from headlamps, but they also make a
lot
of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several
seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When you
are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who
doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle
with
misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring
directly into the approaching headlamps.
Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle
clean
-- inside and out. Glare at night is made much
worse by dirt
on the glass. Even the inside of the glass
can build up a film caused by dust. Dirty glass makes
lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would,
making the pupils
of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Remember that your headlamps light up far less
of a
roadway when
you are in a turn or curve. Keep your
eyes moving; that way, it’s easier to pick out dimly
lighted objects. Just as your headlamps should be
checked regularly for proper aim,
so should your eyes
be examined regularly. Some drivers suffer from night
blindness
-- the inability to see in dim light -- and
aren’t even aware of it.
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LAMP OR BULB HEADLAMPS
2 Headlamp System (Sealed Beam)
Low/High Beam
4 Headlamp System (Composite)
LowIHigh Beam
High Beam
LAMP OR BULB
EXTERIOR
Front Marker Lamp
TRADE NO.
H6054
6052
9005
TRADE NO.
194
2357NA
3057 3057
3156
194
194
232
232
POWER RATING AT
12.8V, WATTS
35/65
55/65
65
2
5
2
1
1
2 2
2
Front Parking and Turn Lamp
Rear Parking Lamp
Rear Stop and Turn Lamp
Back-up Lamp
Roof Marker Lamp*
License Plate Lamp
Underhood Lamp
Reel Lamp
*Suburban Only
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Glove Box .................................... 2-42
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-42
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
..................... 4-41
Guide en Frangais
11 .. .................................
. GVWR ....................................... 4-41
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-35
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5- 1
Headlamps .................................... 2-35
Bulb Replacement
....................... 6.36. 6.37
HighLow Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
On Reminder
................................. 2-36
Wiring
...................................... 6-61
. Head Restraints ................................. 1-5
Hearing Impaired. Customer AssistAnce
.............. 8-3
Heating
........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads
.... i .................... 4-35
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-, 48
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-6
Release
....................................... 6-7
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-3 1
Ignition Positions .............................. I. . 2-10
Illuminated Entry
................................ 2-38
Inflation, Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inside Rearview Mirror
.......................... 2-39
Inspections
........ ........................... 7-46
Brakesystem
................................ 7-47
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Exhaust System ......................... : .... 7-46
Radiator and Heater Hose
.' ..................... 7-46
RearAxle
................................... 7-47
Steering
.................................... 7-46
Suspension
.................................. 7.46 .
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-46
Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
................ 7-47
Instrumerit Panel
............................... 2-54
Brightness Control
............................. 2-38
Cleaning
...................................... 6-54
Cluster
..................................... 2-56
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-63
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-38
Jack, Tire
............................... 5-22, 5-23
Jump Starting
................................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service
....... (. ............. 7-43
Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4
Keys
........................................... 2-1
Labels Certificationnire
.............................. 4-41
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-60
Tire-Loading Information
........ : ............. 4-41
Vehicle Identification Number
.. : ................ 6-60
Lamps
........................................ 2-35
Dome
...................................... 2-38
Interior
..................................... 2-38
On Reminder
................................ 2-36
UnderhoodReel
.............................. 2-37
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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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