2005 CHEVROLET TAHOE turn signal

Service............................................................5-3
Doing Your Own Service Work.........................5-4
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle..............................................5-4
Fuel................................................................5-5
Gasoline Octane............................................5-5
Gasoline Specications....................................5-5
California Fuel...............................................5-5
Additives.......................................................5-6
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol).................................5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries...............................5-8
Filling the Tank..............................................5-8
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................5-10
Checking Things Under the Hood....................5-10
Hood Release..............................................5-11
Engine Compartment Overview.......................5-12
Engine Oil...................................................5-16
Engine Oil Life System..................................5-19
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter................................5-21
Automatic Transmission Fluid.........................5-23
Engine Coolant.............................................5-26
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap..................5-28
Engine Overheating.......................................5-28
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode........................................5-30Cooling System............................................5-30
Engine Fan Noise.........................................5-35
Power Steering Fluid.....................................5-36
Windshield Washer Fluid................................5-37
Brakes........................................................5-38
Battery........................................................5-41
Jump Starting...............................................5-42
All-Wheel Drive..............................................5-47
Rear Axle.......................................................5-48
Four-Wheel Drive............................................5-49
Front Axle......................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement..........................................5-52
Halogen Bulbs..............................................5-52
Headlamps..................................................5-52
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime
Running Lamps.........................................5-53
Side Identication Marker Lamps.....................5-54
Roof Marker Lamps......................................5-55
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps.........................................5-57
Replacement Bulbs.......................................5-58
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement..............5-59
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
5-1

A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from
the headlamp assembly.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and
turn it clockwise until it is tight. Use care not to
touch the bulb with your ngers or hands.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
9. Install and turn the two pins into the locking feature.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Retainer Clip
C. Front Turn
Signal LampD. Daytime Running
Lamp (DRL)
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker or DRL bulb,
do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly as described
previously. SeeHeadlamps on page 5-52for
more information.
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3. Press the retainer clip (B), located behind the turn
signal assembly, towards the outside of the vehicle.
4. Pull the turn signal assembly out of the vehicle.
5. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal
assembly.
6. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket.
8. Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks.9. Reinstall the turn signal assembly back into the
vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner side
into the alignment holes rst, then the outer side into
the retainer bracket until you hear a click.
10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly.
Side Identication Marker Lamps
To replace a side identication marker bulb, do
the following:
1. Locate the lamp gasket near the rear wheel to
expose the service slot and pull back the edge.
2. Using a at tool, push into the slot to release the
lamp housing.
3. Pull the housing out to expose the wiring harness
and connector.
4. Unplug the lamp assembly harness from the
housing.
5. Unplug the lamp.
6. Put in a new lamp and snap it into the housing.
7. Reinstall the lamp housing.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Back-up Lamp
C. Stoplamp/TaillampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the
two screws from the
taillamp assembly.
2. Remove the taillamp assembly.
3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the
socket counterclockwise to remove it from the
taillamp housing.
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4. Pull the old bulb
straight out from the
socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket
into the taillamp housing and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
6. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 3157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K
Front Roof Marker Lamp 194
Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3457A
Headlamps
High-Beam 9005
Low-Beam 9006
Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and
Stoplamp3157
Rear Turn Signal Lamp 3157
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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Fuses Usage
HTR A/C Climate Control System
LOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Lock Function)
HVAC 1Inside Rearview Mirror,
Climate Control System
L DOORDriver’s Door Harness
Connection
CRUISE Cruise Control
UNLOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Unlock Function)
RR FOG LP Rear Fog Lamp (Export Only)
BRAKE Anti-Lock Brake System
DRIVER UNLOCKPower Door Lock Relay
(Driver’s Door Unlock
Function)
IGN 0 PCM, TCM
TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller
VEH CHMSLVehicle and Trailer High
Mounted Stoplamp
LT TRLR ST/TRN Left Turn Signal/Stop TrailerFuses Usage
LT TRNLeft Turn Signals and
Sidemarkers
VEH STOPVehicle Stoplamps, Brake
Module, Electronic Throttle
Control Module
RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer
RT TRNRight Turn Signals and
Sidemarkers
BODY Harness Connector
DDM Driver Door Module
AUX PWR 2Rear Cargo Area Power
Outlets
LOCKS Power Door Lock System
ECCRear Electronic Climate
Control, Liftgate
TBC 2C Truck Body Controller
FLASH Flasher Module
CB LT DOORSLeft Power Window Circuit
Breaker
TBC 2B Truck Body Controller
TBC 2A Truck Body Controller
5-109

Fuses Usage
IGN 1 Ignition Relay
PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module
ETC/ECMElectronic Throttle Control,
Electronic Brake Controller
IGN EInstrument Panel Cluster,
Air Conditioning Relay,
Turn Signal/Hazard Switch,
Starter Relay
RTD Ride Control
TRL B/U Backup Lamps Trailer Wiring
PCM BPowertrain Control Module,
Fuel Pump
F/PMP Fuel Pump (Relay)
B/U LPBack-up Lamps, Automatic
Transmission Shift Lock
Control System
RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger
HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay
PRIME Not Used
AIRBAGSupplemental Inatable
Restraint System
FRT PARKFront Parking Lamps,
Sidemarker Lamps
DRLDaytime Running
Lamps (Relay)Fuses Usage
SEO IGN Rear Defog Relay
TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition
HI HDLP - LT High Beam Headlamp - Left
LH HID Not Used
DRL Daytime Running Lamps
RVC Regulated Voltage Control
IPC/DICInstrument Panel
Cluster/Driver Information
Center
HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller
CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter
HI HDLP - RT High Beam Headlamp - Right
HDLP - LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay
A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor
A/C COMPAir Conditioning
Compressor Relay
RR WPR Rear Wiper/Washer
RADIO Audio System
SEO B1Mid Bussed Electrical Center,
HomeLink, Rear Heated
Seats
LO HDLP - LT Headlamp Low Beam - Left
BTSIBrake Transmission Shift
Interlock System
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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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