2000 CHEVROLET TAHOE tow

3-5 Electronic Climate Control System
(If Equipped)
Fan Control
The knob on the left side of the electronic climate
control panel controls the fan speed. To manually
increase airflow, move the knob clockwise. To manually
decrease airflow, move it counterclockwise.
OFF: If the knob is in OFF, outside air will still enter
the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of
the mode knob.
AUTO: If the knob is in AUTO, the fan speed will vary
as the system maintains the selected temperature.When both the Fan Control and Mode Knobs are in
the AUTO position, the system will then automatically
maintain the desired cabin temperature as selected by
Temperature Knob. Manual control of functions is
also available.
Temperature Knob
The middle knob on the control panel lets you select
the desired air temperature in your vehicle. This knob
will allow you to adjust the interior air temperature
independent of the function knob setting. Move the
knob clockwise toward 82 for warmer air. Move the
knob counterclockwise toward 66 for cooler air. When
the system is set for automatic operation, sensors will
control the fan/blower speed.
Full Hot: If you turn the temperature knob past
82
F (28
C), the system will go into the ªfull hotº
mode. The system will remain at that maximum heating
setting and the fan will blow at the speed the fan knob is
set to. If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at full speed.
Full Cold: If you turn the temperature knob past
66
F (19
C), the system will go into the ªfull coldº
mode. The system will remain at that maximum cooling
setting and the fan will blow at the speed the fan knob is
set to. If the fan is in AUTO, it will run at full speed.

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Air conditioning will be automatically disabled when
the outside temperature drops below a level which air
conditioning is ineffective.
Remember that in order for the automatic system to perform
well, it needs A/C to provide cooling performance.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has one of these systems, you can increase
and decrease the airflow at the rear vents. Depending on
the system you have and the setting selected, you can
send cooled or heated air to the rear of the vehicle.
Rear Air Conditioning (Without Rear Heater)
(If Equipped)
To increase and decrease the flow of cooled air to the rear
vents, turn the rotary knob to the blower speed you want.
The knob has three speed positions. To increase the flow
of cooled air, turn the switch toward 3. To decrease the
flow of cooled air, turn it toward 1. To turn the fan off,
turn the knob to OFF.
To operate the rear system using the front control,
just turn the knob to the blower position you want.
To use the rear control, first turn the front control knob
to REAR. Then, the rear control can be used to increase
and decrease the airflow.

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Rear Air Conditioning and Rear Heater
(If Equipped)
If your vehicle has the rear air conditioning and rear
heater system combination, controls are provided to
regulate temperature, location and speed of the airflow.
Front Control
To adjust the airflow speed, turn the fan control knob
located on the left side to the desired blower setting.
To activate the second seat control system, turn the fan
knob on the front overhead control to REAR.
To regulate the airflow location, adjust the right knob on
the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent
airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow.Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning
and the floor vents for heating. The control knob can be
set to any blend setting.
To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob
on the center of the control panel.
For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the red,
and for cooler air, turn the knob counterclockwise.
Rear Control
The rear control works just like the front control. It will
allow second seat passengers to adjust the controls as
they desire. To use the rear control, first turn the front
control knob to REAR.

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with Electronic Climate Control System
(If Equipped)
Front Control
Rear ControlWith this system the rear passengers can control the
temperature of the air flow for his/her own zones.
The climate control has three controls.
To adjust the airflow speed, turn the fan control knob
located on the left side of the control panel to the desired
blower setting.
The system also has a front AUTO setting that can
automatically change the temperature of the rear seating
area based on information from the front control. An
OFF setting, located on the front climate control panel,
also allows the driver to turn off the rear passenger seat
controls from the front seat.
To adjust the air temperature, turn the temperature knob
on the center of the control panel.
For warmer air, turn the knob clockwise toward the red.
Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue for
cooler air.
To regulate the airflow location, adjust the right knob on
the control panel. Turn the knob clockwise for floor vent
airflow or counterclockwise for headliner vent airflow.
Generally, the upper vents are used for air conditioning
and the floor vents for heating. The control knob can be
set to any blend setting.
For rear control operation, use the above instructions.

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The heater works best if you keep your windows
closed while using it. On cold days, use the HEATER
or VENT/HEAT setting with the temperature knob in
the red area.
On cold days, approximately 32
F (
-0
C) or lower, if
your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission,
you may experience differences in how the transmission
shifts until the engine is warm. This feature automatically
reduces the time it takes for the engine to reach normal
operating temperature and shortens the time it takes the
heater to reach full output.
If you use the engine coolant heater before starting your
engine in cold weather, 20
F (
-8
C) or lower, the
heating system will produce warmer air faster to heat the
passenger compartment.
The use of an engine coolant heater also reduces the
time it takes for the engine to reach normal operating
temperature. For more information, see ªEngine Coolant
Heaterº in the Index.
Defogging and Defrosting
On cool, humid days, use DEFOG to keep the
windshield and side windows clear. Use DEFROST to
remove fog or ice from the windshield in extremely
humid or cold conditions. Use DEFROST with the
temperature knob toward the red area and the fan
control turned all the way to the right.
Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
If you see lines running across the rear window, you
have a rear window defogger. The lines warm the glass.
To turn on the rear window
defogger, press this button
located next to the fan
control knob.
The rear window defogger
will only work if the
ignition is in RUN. For best
results, clear the window
of as much snow or ice
as possible first.

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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
Here you'll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We've also
included many other useful tips on driving.
4
-2 Defensive Driving
4
-3 Drunken Driving
4
-6 Control of a Vehicle
4
-6 Braking
4
-9 Traction Assist System (Option)
4
-11 Steering
4
-13 Off-Road Recovery
4
-14 Passing
4
-15 Loss of Control
4
-16 Off-Road Driving with Your
Four
-Wheel-Drive Vehicle4
-31 Driving at Night
4
-32 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
4
-35 City Driving
4
-36 Freeway Driving
4
-37 Before Leaving on a Long Trip
4
-38 Highway Hypnosis
4
-38 Hill and Mountain Roads
4
-40 Winter Driving
4
-44 Recreational Vehicle Towing
4
-46 Loading Your Vehicle
4
-51 Towing a Trailer

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3. Pull the push-pins and
lower air dam assembly
away from the retainers
until the lower air dam
is free.
When you're back on roads, though, be sure to replace
the air dam.
NOTICE:
Operating your vehicle for extended periods
without the front bumper lower air dam installed
can cause improper air flow to the engine and
may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks
on the front of your vehicle to be damaged.
Always be sure to replace the front bumper
air dam when you're finished off
-road driving.
To replace the lower air dam:
1. Line up each push-pin
with its intended retainer
and push the washer
portion of the push
-pin
towards the retainer until
it locks into place
2. Push the flat end of the
push
-pin towards the
retainer until it locks
into place, making sure
each is secure.

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Recreational Vehicle Towing
There may be times when you want to tow your vehicle
behind another vehicle for use at your destination.
Be sure to use the proper towing equipment designed
for recreational vehicle towing. Follow the instructions
for the towing equipment.
When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition to OFF.
To prevent your battery from draining while towing,
remove the IGN 0 fuse from the instrument panel fuse
block. Be sure to replace the fuse when you reach your
destination. See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in
the Index.
Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles
Tw o-wheel-drive vehicles, should not be towed
with all four wheels on the ground. Two
-wheel-drive
transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication
while being towed. To properly tow these vehicles, they
should be placed on a platform trailer with all four
wheels off the ground.
In rare cases when it's unavoidable that a
two
-wheel-drive vehicle is to be towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the propeller shaft to axle yoke
orientation should be marked and the propeller shaft
removed following the applicable service manual
removal/installation procedure.
Dust or dirt can enter the back of the transmission
through the opening created by removing the propeller
shaft if proper protection is not provided. Also, check
the transmission fluid level before driving the truck.