1999 CHEVROLET TAHOE steering wheel

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NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your
vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the wheels
too fast while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your transmission.
For information about using tire chains on your vehicle,
see ªTire Chainsº in the Index.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will
clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a
four
-wheel drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back
and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward gear,
spinning the wheels as little as possible. Release the
accelerator pedal while you shift, and press lightly on
the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear.
By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and
reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that
may free your vehicle. If that doesn't get you out after a
few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you can use
your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them. If you do
need to be towed out, see ªTowing Your Vehicleº in the
Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The
recovery hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle.
You may need to use them if you're stuck off
-road
and need to be pulled to some place where you can
continue driving.

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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6
-2 Service
6
-3 Fuel (Gasoline Engine)
6
-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline Engines)
6
-5 Filling Your Tank (Gasoline Engine)
6
-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container
6
-8 Checking Things Under the Hood
6
-12 Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
6
-16 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
6
-19 Automatic Transmission Fluid
6
-22 Rear Axle
6
-22 Four-Wheel Drive
6
-24 Radiator Pressure Cap
6
-25 Thermostat
6
-25 Engine Coolant
6
-28 Power Steering Fluid
6
-29 Windshield Washer Fluid6
-30 Brakes
6
-34 Battery
6
-35 Bulb Replacement
6
-42 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
6
-43 Tires
6
-51 Appearance Care
6
-51 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
6
-54 Care of Safety Belts
6
-55 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
6
-58 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
6
-59 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
6
-60 Electrical System
6
-65 Replacement Bulbs
6
-67 Capacities and Specifications
6
-68 Air Conditioning Refrigerants
6
-69 Normal Replacement Parts--Gasoline Engines

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Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part
number or specification may be obtained from your dealer.
USAGE
FLUID/LUBRICANT
Engine Oil
(Gasoline
Engine)Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines ªStarburstº
symbol of the proper viscosity. To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle's engine, see
ªEngine Oilº in the Index.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only GM
Goodwrench

DEX-COOL
or
Havoline
DEX-COOL
Coolant.
See ªEngine Coolantº in the Index.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT
-3 Brake Fluid).
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515)
or equivalent.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12377985 or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI # 2, Category LB
or GC
-LB.
Front Wheel
BearingsWheel Bearing Lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category GC or GC
-LB (GM Part
No. 1051344 or equivalent).

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Fuel 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canada 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling a Portable Container 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Filling Your Tank 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gage 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Foreign Countries 6-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Capacity 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuses and Circuit Breakers 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Pressure 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Voltmeter 2-74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Garage Door Opener 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GAWR 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gear Positions, Automatic Transmission 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glove Box 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials 6-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Axle Weight Rating 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guide en Fran†ais ii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GVWR 4
-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Halogen Bulbs 6-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Warning Flashers 5-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head Restraints 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Headlamps 2
-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-35, 6-36, 6-37, 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High/Low Beam Changer 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On Reminder 2-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiring 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heated Front Seats 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heating 3-4, 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High-Beam Headlamps 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Highway Hypnosis 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hill and Mountain Roads 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hitches, Trailer 4-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood, Checking Things Under 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hood Release 6-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Horn 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydroplaning 4-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Positions 2-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock Check 7-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illuminated Entry 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation, Tire 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside Rearview Mirror 2-43, 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspections 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake System 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drive Axle 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exhaust System 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Suspension 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Throttle System 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) 7-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Passing 4-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passlock
2-11, 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Periodic Maintenance Inspections 7-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power
Auxiliary Outlet 2
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Door Locks 2-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Adjustment 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Option Fuses 6-60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Mirror 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Fluid 6-28, 7-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Winches 4-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windows 2-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Lumbar Adjustment 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Problems on the Road 5-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Service and Owner 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator 5-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-11, 3-12, 3-15, 3-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reading Lamps 2-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Axle 6
-22, 7-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Security Locks 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lamp Bulb Replacement 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1
-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Wiper and Washer 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Towing 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-43, 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night with Compass 2-43 . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night with Compass/Temperature
Display 2
-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside 2-43, 2-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Hooks 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-68 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban) 1-12 . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-65, 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-69 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Used 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Rear (Third) Seat (Suburban) 1-13 . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-63 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transmission 2-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Service and Appearance Care 6-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service and Owner Publications 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service Publications 8-11, 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transmission 2
-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into Park (P) 2-26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of Park (P) 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-22, 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications and Capacities 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications, Engine 6-67 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speech Impaired, Customer Assistance 8-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speedometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed-Sensitive Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stains, Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch Check 7-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starting Your Engine 2-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steam 5-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
In Emergencies 4-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed-Sensitive 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tips 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel, Tilt 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Step-Bumper Pad 4-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Compartments 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Storage, Overhead 2
-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage, Vehicle 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sun Visors 2-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sunglasses Storage 2-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Symbols, Vehicle v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tachometer 2-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tailgate, Glass Release 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tape Player Care 3-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Theft-Deterrent Feature 3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
THEFTLOCK
3-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat 6-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Gear, Automatic Transmission 2-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tilt Steering Wheel 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time, Setting the 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Chains 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire Loading 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tire-Loading Information Label 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alignment and Balance 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buying New 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat 5-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning 6-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inflation Check 7-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inspection and Rotation 6-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loading 4-44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .