1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN tailgate

On the passenger side of the
rear cargo door or tailgate,
there is a power lock switch
which can be used to lock or
unlock all
of the doors.
On vehicles with cargo doors, if the rear cargo lock
switch
is pressed with the cargo doors open, all of the
doors will lock five seconds after the cargo doors are
closed. If the cargo doors are closed, the vehicle doors
will lock when a power door lock switch is pressed.
Child Security Locks
With this feature, you can
lock the rear
side doors so
they can’t be opened from
the inside by passengers.
Move the button up to engage the security feature.
Move the button down to return the door locks to
normal operation.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out, and
close the door.
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Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock
your doors or your tailgate from about
3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m) away using the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with your vehicle.
In addition, your interior lamps will be illuminated for a
set period of time when the transmitter signal is received
by the Keyless Entry System.
Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio
frequency subject
to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference,
and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device. This system has
a range
of about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m). At times you may notice a decrease in
range. This
is normal for any remote keyless entry
system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have
to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to
work, try this:
Check to determine if battery replacement or
transmitter resynchronization is necessary. See the
instructions that follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy weather.
Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal. Take a few steps to the left or
right, hold the transmitter higher, and
try again.
0 If you’re still having trouble, see your GM dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
Changes or modifications to this system by other than an
authorized service facility could void authorization to
use this equipment.
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Operation
To unlock the driver’s door, press the UNLOCK button.
If you press this button again within five seconds, all the
remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will
come on for
40 seconds or until the ignition is turned on.
Press the
LOCK button to lock all the doors. The
interior lamps will come on for two seconds as soon as
all the doors are closed.
The rear cargo doors or tailgate glass will unlock
automatically when the REAR button on the transmitter
is pressed twice within three seconds. If your vehicle is
equipped with a rear liftglass, pressing the REAR button
twice within three seconds will release the liftglass, but
only if the transmission selector is in PARK
(P). The
interior lamps will come on for
40 seconds or until the
ignition is turned
on.
Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to
prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be
purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any
remaining transmitters with you when you go to your
dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter
to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters
must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the
new transmitter, the lost transmitter will not unlock your
vehicle. Each vehicle can have only four transmitters
matched to it.
Battery Replacement
Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless
entry transmitter should last about two years.
You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t
work at the normal range in any location.
If you have to
get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works,
it’s probably time to change the battery.
NOTICE:
When replacing the battery, use care not to touch
any of the circuitry. Static from your body
transferred to these surfaces may damage
the transmitter.
Use one three volt, type CR2032, or equivalent battery.
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It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate
glass, tailgate or rear doors open because carbon
monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle.
You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate
or rear doors open or if electrical wiring or other
cable connections must pass through the seal
between the body and the tailgate glass, tailgate
or rear doors:
Make sure all windows are shut.
firn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on VENT. That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in
the Index.
instrument panel, open them all the
way.
If you have air outlets on or under the
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate
If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear
glass before lowering the tailgate.
To open the glass from the outside, use your key. With
the key
in the lock, turn the key clockwise to release the
glass, then lift it up.
To release the glass from the inside, use the electric
tailgate glass release switch on the instrument panel. For
more information, see “Tailgate
-- Electric Glass
Release” in the Index.
To open the tailgate, lift up on the handle while pulling
the tailgate toward you.
Close the tailgate before closing the rear glass. After
closing the tailgate, make sure the tailgate is securely
latched by pulling it toward
you. After closing the rear
glass, pull up on its handle to make sure it is locked.
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The driver’s window switch has an express down feature
that allows the window to be lowered without holding
the switch. Press and hold the side
of the window switch
marked AUTO for one second to activate the express
down mode. The express down mode can be canceled at
any time
by pressing the opposite side of the switch. To
open the window partway, lightly tap the switch until the
window is at the desired position.
If
you have a four-door vehicle and power windows, the
power window switch has a lockout feature. This feature
prevents the rear windows from operating except from
the driver’s position, when the front driver’s side switch
is in LOCK. When the switch is moved to NORM, the
rear power windows will operate again.
Electric Tailgate Glass Release
Before operating your electric tailgate glass release, see
the caution under “Your Doors and How They Work” in
this section. 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.
There
is also a power door lock switch at the rear of the
vehicle which will allow you
to lock or unlock all of the
doors. See “Power Doors Locks” in the Index.
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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, care
should be taken not to block or damage the
CHMSL unit.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Front Ashtray
The front ashtray is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel. Pull
on the notch in the ashtray
door to open it.
I NOTICE: 1
If you store paper or other things that burn in
your ashtrays, they could be set on fire by
cigarettes
or other smoking materials. That could
cause
a fire and possibly damage your vehicle. Do
not store papers and other things that burn in
your ashtrays.
To remove the front ashtray, press the retainer spring
and pivot the ashtray toward you.
To replace the ashtray,
place the bottom part of the ashtray on the pivot bar at
the bottom of its mounting on
the instrument panel.
Then rotate the ashtray back to its original position.
Rear Ashtray
To use a rear ashtray, if you have them, pull at the top of
the ashtray door to
flip the door open.
To remove a rear ashtray, press down on the inside tabs
and open
the door fully.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way, and let
go. When it's done heating, it will pop back by itself.
FOTICE:
Holding a'cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating can make it overload,
damaging the lighter and the heating element.
Just push the lighter all the
way in and let go.
When it's done heating, it
will pop back by itself.
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Rear Lamps
1. Open the tailgate or rear doors.
2. Remove the two black plastic plugs from the rear
lamp assembly access holes.
3. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
inside the fender and
pull out the lamp
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
4. Remove the screws from
the bulb retainer and
take the bulb retainer off
of the lamp assembly.
Pull the
old bulb straight out of the socket.
Put in a new bulb and push it in until it
is tight.
Replace the bulb retainer.
Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten the
screws. You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver
when installing the screws.
Close the tailgate or rear doors.
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Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
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Fuse/Circuit Breaker Usage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
2 Transfer Case
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
3 Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp, Glove
Box Lamp, DomeReading Lamps,
Vanity Mirrors, Power Mirrors 10
11
12
13 Instrument Cluster, DRL
Relay, Lamp
Switch, Keyless Entry, Low Coolant
Module, Illuminated Entry Module,
DRAC (Diesel Engine)
Rear Comfort Controls
Cruise Control
Auxiliary Power Outlet
Air Bag System
License Lamp, Parking Lamps,
Taillamps, Roof Marker Lamps,
Tailgate Lamps, Front Sidemarkers,
Fog Lamp Relay, Door Switch
Illumination, Fender Lamps,
Headlamp Switch Illumination
Air Bag System
Wiper Motor, Washer Pump
NC, A/C Blower, High Blower Relay
Power Amp, Rear Liftglass, Cigarette
Lighter, Door Lock Relay, Power
Lumbar Seat
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