2005 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN ECU

5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench
counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches
(15 cm) of cable is exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with
the backs facing each other.
7. Place the bottom edge
of the jack (A) on the
wheel blocks (B),
separating them so that
the jack is balanced
securely.
8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel
wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel
blocks) under the vehicle toward the front of the
rear bumper.
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3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I)
together.
4. Insert the hoist end (F)
through the hole (G) in
the rear bumper
and into the
hoist shaft.5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A),
and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves,
use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable.
8. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped).
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To store the tools, follow these procedures:
For Tahoe, do the following:
1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools, in the tool bag
and place in the retaining clip above the jack.
2. Tighten down with the wing nut.
3. Assemble the wheel chocks and jack together with
the wing nut and retaining hook.
4. Position behind the jack storage cover in the left
rear side panel and tighten, adjusting clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in the mounting
bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of
the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.For Suburban, do the following:
1. Return the tool kit, with the jack tools, to the
tool bag.
2. Assemble wheel chocks and jack together with the
wing nut and retaining hook.
3. Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear
side panel below the wheelbase and tighten,
adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the
holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the
mounting bracket.
4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the
stud in the storage compartment in the rear left
trim panel and turn the wing nut clockwise to
secure.
5. Return the storage tray.
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At Least Once a Month
Tire Ination Check
Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they
are inated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to
check the spare tire. SeeTires on page 5-60for further
details. Check to make sure the spare tire is stored
securely. SeeChanging a Flat Tire on page 5-78.
Tire Wear Inspection
Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway
drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service
notication. Check the tires for wear and, if necessary,
rotate the tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-70.
At Least Once a Year
Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-35.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle
should start only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the vehicle starts in any other position, contact your
GM Goodwrench
®dealer for service.
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While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you
and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call
away. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance:
1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone
(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438.
Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in
Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at
any time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and our
participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy
Transportation, a customer support program for
new vehicles.
The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail
purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the
Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options
are available when warranty repairs are required. This will
reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should
contact your dealer and request an appointment. By
scheduling a service appointment and advising
your service consultant of your transportation needs,
your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service
department immediately, keep driving it until it can be
scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is
safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, let
them know this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off
for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work
day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
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Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-116
Carbon Monoxide...................2-14, 2-39, 4-45, 4-67
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-101
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-136
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-137
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-137
Cargo Cover..................................................2-59
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-57
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-37
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-48
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-104
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-49
Infants and Young Children...........................1-46Child Restraints (cont.)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-57
Older Children.............................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-61
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-59
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front
Seat Position...........................................1-63
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-64
Top Strap...................................................1-54
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-55
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-52
Chime Level Adjustment.................................3-138
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-21
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-103
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-101
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-99
Finish Care...............................................5-102
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-98
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-100
Leather....................................................5-100
Tires........................................................5-104
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-104
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Cleaning (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-101
Weatherstrips............................................5-101
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-102
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Dual..........................................................3-22
Dual Automatic............................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System......3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System,
Electronic................................................3-34
Rear Air Conditioning System........................3-30
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt.....................1-41
Content Theft-Deterrent....................................2-17
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-6
Convenience Net............................................2-58
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-46
Heater, Engine............................................2-23
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-28
Cooling System..............................................5-30
Cruise Control................................................3-11
Cruise Control Light........................................3-53
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-56
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY)
Users....................................................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2Customer Assistance Information (cont.)
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program............... 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-11
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-15
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-2
Delayed Locking.............................................2-10
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-4
Dome Lamp Override......................................3-19
Dome Lamps.................................................3-18
Door
Delayed Locking..........................................2-10
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-13
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-29
Driver Information Center (DIC).........................3-56
DIC Operation and Displays..........................3-57
DIC Vehicle Customization............................3-72
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Headlamps (cont.)
On Reminder..............................................3-15
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-55
Side Identication Marker Lamps...................5-54
Heated Seats................................................... 1-6
Heater...................................................3-21, 3-22
Heater...........................................................3-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-53
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-43
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-44
HomeLink
®Wireless Control System.................2-52
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
Operation...................................................2-53
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-28
I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-20
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-46
Ination -- Tire Pressure..................................5-66
Instrument Panel
Overview..................................................... 3-4Instrument Panel (I/P)
Brightness..................................................3-18
Cluster.......................................................3-37
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-42
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Labelling, Tire Sidewall....................................5-61
Lamps
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp........................3-18
Battery Run-Down Protection.........................3-20
Dome........................................................3-18
Dome Lamp Override...................................3-19
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Front Reading.............................................3-19
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-57
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-59
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