2004 CHEVROLET TAHOE tire pressure

Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inated spare tire.
A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire Pressure
on page 5-69andLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-58
for information regarding proper tire ination and loading
your vehicle. For instruction on how to remove, install
or store a spare tire, seeChanging a Flat Tire on
page 5-80.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should
stop as soon as possible and make sure the spare is
correctly inated. Have the damaged or at road
tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and
installed back onto your vehicle. This way, a spare tire
will be available in case you need it again.
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than
the road tires, those originally installed on your vehicle.
This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle,
so it is all right to drive on it. If your vehicle has
four-wheel-drive and the smaller spare is installed, keep
the vehicle in two-wheel-drive mode as much as
possible.
Appearance Care
Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic.
Other cleaning products can burst into ames if a match
is struck near them or if they or get on a hot part of
the vehicle. Some are dangerous if their fumes
are inhales in a closed space. When anything from a
container is used to clean the vehicle, be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And
always open the doors or windows of the vehicle when
cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean the vehicle:
Gasoline
Benzene
Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous — some more than
others — and they can all damage the vehicle, too.
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Capacities and Specications
Please refer toRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13for more information. All capacities are approximate.
Capacities and Specications
Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap
VORTEC™ 4800 V8 V 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 T 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 5300 V8 Z 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 6000 V8 U 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
VORTEC™ 8100 V8 G 0.060 inches (1.52 mm)
Wheels and Tires
Model Description Torque
C/K 1500 6 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb ft (190Y)
C/K 2500 8 bolts (14 mm) 140 lb ft (190Y)
Tire PressureSee the Certication/Tire label on the rear edge of the driver’s door
or the incomplete vehicle document in the cab.
5-118

Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. Reset oil life system. SeeEngine Oil on
page 5-17.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary,
replace lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22.An Emission Control
Service. See footnote †.••
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTires on page 5-61.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
Check engine coolant and windshield washer uid levels and add uid as
needed.••
Perform any needed additional services. See “Additional Required Services” in
this section.••
Inspect suspension and steering components.See footnote (b).•
Inspect engine cooling system.See footnote (c).•
Inspect wiper blades.See footnote (d).•
Inspect restraint system components.See footnote (e).•
Lubricate body components.See footnote (f).•
Check transmission uid level and add uid as needed.•
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Owner Checks and Services
These owner checks and services should be performed
at the intervals specied to help ensure the safety,
dependability and emission control performance of your
vehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you
with these checks and services.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
inRecommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important to perform these underhood checks at
each fuel ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-17for further
details.
Notice:It is important to check your oil regularly
and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep your
engine oil at the proper level can cause damage
to your engine not covered by your warranty.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add
DEX-COOL®coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-26for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper uid if necessary.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check
your spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-61for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. Push, pull and then try to rotate or turn
the spare tire. If it moves, tighten it. SeeChanging a
Flat Tire on page 5-80.
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-60
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-57
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-57
Taillamps....................................................5-59
Buying New Tires...........................................5-74
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canada – Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Capacities and Specications..........................5-118
Car Washes for QUADRASTEER™
Equipped Vehicles.......................................4-19
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-43, 4-48, 4-65
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-103
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-137
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-138
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-138
Cargo Cover..................................................2-65
Cargo Tie Downs............................................2-65
Cassette Tape Messages...............................3-104
CD Adapter Kits............................................3-104
CD Messages.............................3-92, 3-107, 3-122Center Console Storage Area...........................2-63
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block................5-112
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-40
Chains, Tires..................................................5-79
CHANGE ENGINE OIL....................................3-69
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-50
Check Engine Light.........................................3-50
CHECK OIL LEVEL.........................................3-70
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE...............................3-70
CHECK WASHER FLUID.................................3-70
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-41
Checking Coolant............................................5-28
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-17
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-12
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-107
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-54
Infants and Young Children...........................1-50
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-62
Older Children.............................................1-48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed
for the LATCH System..............................1-64
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-64
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position........................1-69
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-70
Top Strap...................................................1-58
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-59
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-57
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-139
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Outside of Your Vehicle..............................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-107
Weatherstrips............................................5-103
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels . . . 5-106
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses......................5-104
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet...................................5-101
Cleaning Glass Surfaces................................5-103
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components...............5-103
Cleaning Leather...........................................5-102
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-48, 2-51
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel.........5-103
Cleaning the Video Screen.............................3-133
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades............................................5-105
Cleaning Tires..............................................5-106
Cleaning Vinyl..............................................5-102Climate Control System...................................3-22
Dual..........................................................3-23
Dual Automatic............................................3-27
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-35
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic....................................3-37
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-34
Compass Calibration...............................2-48, 2-50
Compass Operation.........................................2-49
Compass Variance..................................2-47, 2-50
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-65
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-47
Heater, Engine............................................2-24
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-29
Cooling System..............................................5-32
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-54
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-63
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
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Finish Damage.............................................5-107
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-139
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-80
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-80
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-24
Power Steering...........................................5-38
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
FM Stereo....................................................3-137
Fog Lamps....................................................3-17
Folding the Seatback.......................................1-18
Folding the Seatbacks.....................1-11, 1-13, 1-23
Following Distance..........................................4-75
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-30, 5-52
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-54
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Front Axle Locking Feature...............................2-30
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-19
Front Storage Area.........................................2-63
Frontal Air Bags.............................................1-80
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E-85 (85% Ethanol)....................................... 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage.........................................................3-55Fuel (cont.)
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Low Warning Light.......................................3-55
Fuel Information Button....................................3-59
FUEL LEVEL LOW.........................................3-71
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-110
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-110
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-47
Fuel..........................................................3-55
Oil Pressure...............................................3-53
Speedometer..............................................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Transmission Temperature.............................3-48
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-44
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-58
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming........2-61
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-28
Glove Box.....................................................2-63
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-9
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-8
Headlamps....................................................5-54
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-54
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-56
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-57
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-57
Headphones.................................................3-123
Heated Seats................................................... 1-6
Heating.........................................................3-31
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-46
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-46
Hitches..........................................................4-72
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-58
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-59
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-12
Release.....................................................5-12
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Surge Tank.................................................5-34
How to Add Fluid............................................5-26
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-51How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-39
How to Inspect...............................................5-22
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-31
Hydroplaning..................................................4-42
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-31
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-30
If the Light is Flashing.....................................3-51
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-51
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-50
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-52
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-66
Ignition Positions.............................................2-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-50
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-69
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-40
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-18
Instrument Panel Fuse Block..........................5-111
Interior Lamps................................................3-18
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-44
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