2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE battery

Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (−) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the bad battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if
equipped, to its original position.
Jumper Cable Removal
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access
door is on the driver’s side
edge of the instrument
panel. Pull off the cover to
access the fuse block.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your
thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse
block access door. These can be used to replace a bad
fuse. However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
Fuses Usage
RR WPR Rear Window Wiper Switch
SEO ACCYSpecial Equipment Option
Accessory
WS WPR Windshield Wipers
TBC ACCYTruck Body Controller
Accessory
IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats
4WDFour-Wheel Drive System,
Auxiliary Battery
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Underhood Fuse BlockThe underhood fuse block in the engine compartment
on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery.
Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block.
To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your
thumb and index nger and pull straight out.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
more information on its location.
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*1— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2.
*2— Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1.
*3— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*4— Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
*5— PCM Ignition
Fuses Usage
GLOW PLUG Not Used
CUST FEED Gasoline Accessory Power
HYBRID Hybrid
STUD #1Auxiliary Power
(Single Battery and Diesels
Only)/Dual Battery (TP2)
Do not install fuse.
MBECMid Bussed Electrical Center
Power Feed, Front Seats,
Right Doors
BLOWER Front Climate Control Fan
LBECLeft Bussed Electrical
Center, Door Modules,
Door Locks, Auxiliary Power
Outlet — Rear Cargo Area
and Instrument Panel
STUD 2Accessory Power/Trailer
Wiring Brake Feed
ABS Anti-Lock Brakes
Fuses Usage
VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability
IGN A Ignition Power
IGN B Ignition Power
LBEC 1Left Bussed Electrical Center,
Left Doors, Truck Body
Controller, Flasher Module
TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring
RR PARKRight Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
LR PARKLeft Rear Parking and
Sidemarker Lamps
PARK LP Parking Lamps Relay
STRTR Starter Relay
INTPARK Interior Lamps
STOP LP Stoplamps
TBC BATTTruck Body Controller Battery
Feed
S/ROOF Sunroof
SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps
4WSVent Solenoid
Canister/Quadrasteer Module
Power
RR HVAC Rear Climate Control
AUX PWRAuxiliary Power
Outlet — Console
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Roadside Assistance Program
As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are
automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside
Assistance program. This value-added service is
intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive
in the city or travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’s
Roadside Assistance at 1-800-CHEV-USA,
(1-800-243-8872) 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to
speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
representative.
We will provide the following services during the
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense
to you:
Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the
nearest service station.
Lock-out Service (identication required):
Replacement keys or locksmith service will
be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain
entry into your vehicle. Delivery of the replacement
key will be covered within 10 miles (16 km).
Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance provided
when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home
telephone number.
Telephone number of your location.
Location of the vehicle.
Model, year, color, and license plate number.
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number (VIN), and
delivery date of the vehicle.
Description of the problem.
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Audio System(s).............................................3-78
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-79
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-135
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-136
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-137
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-137
Chime Level Adjustment.............................3-138
Fixed Mast Antenna...................................3-138
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-121
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-93
Radio with CD............................................3-82
Radio with Six-Disc CD..............................3-108
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-133
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-79
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-78
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-134
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-136
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-138
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-24
Autoride
®™ ....................................................4-66
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-18
B
Battery..........................................................5-41
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Battery Warning Light......................................3-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-42
Bench Seat....................................................1-16
Bench Seat Split (50/50)..................................1-11
Bench Seat, Split (60/40)................................... 1-9
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-35
System Warning Light..................................3-43
Brake Pedal, Throttle.......................................2-22
Brakes..........................................................5-38
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-19
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps........................................5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-52
Headlamps.................................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Roof Marker Lamps.....................................5-55
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Driver Information Center (DIC) (cont.)
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-60
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-37
City...........................................................4-40
Defensive..................................................... 4-2
Drunken....................................................... 4-3
Freeway.....................................................4-41
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-44
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-38
Off-Road....................................................4-22
Recovery Hooks..........................................4-51
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out.................4-50
Winter........................................................4-45
Dual Automatic Climate Control System.............3-25
Dual Climate Control System............................3-22
DVD
Rear Seat Entertainment System..................3-122
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment.....................................5-107
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-110
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-107
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-108
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-107
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-111
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-107Electrical System (cont.)
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
Battery.......................................................5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-48
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-23
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-46
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-39
Fan Noise..................................................5-35
Oil .............................................................5-16
Oil Life System...........................................5-19
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-30
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-21
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Event Data Recorders (EDR)............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-43F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-21
Finish Damage.............................................5-104
Fixed Mast Antenna.......................................3-138
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-9
Flat Tire........................................................5-77
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-78
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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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