2007 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN heating

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
The arrows on your instrument panel will
ash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also
ash, telling other drivers you’re about to
turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your
instrument panel will ash for turns even if the
bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may
think drivers behind you are seeing your signal
when they are not. It’s important to check
occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still
working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbefore
you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you
don’t shift down, you might have to use your
brakes so much that they would get hot and no
longer work well.You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift
the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary,
a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too
often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly
conditions).
You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode
if the transmission shifts too often. See “Tow/Haul
Mode” earlier in this section for more information.
When towing at high altitude on steep uphill
grades, consider the following: Engine coolant at
higher altitudes will boil at a lower temperature
than at or near sea level. If you turn your engine
off immediately after towing at high altitude on
steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs
similar to engine overheating. To avoid this, let
the engine run while parked (preferably on
level ground) with the automatic transmission in
PARK (P) for a few minutes before turning
the engine off. If you do get the overheat warning,
seeEngine Overheating on page 473.
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Service........................................................ 444
Accessories and Modications................... 444
California Proposition 65 Warning.............. 445
Doing Your Own Service Work.................. 445
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.......................................... 446
Fuel............................................................. 446
Gasoline Octane........................................ 447
Gasoline Specications.............................. 447
California Fuel........................................... 447
Additives................................................... 448
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)............................ 449
Fuels in Foreign Countries........................ 450
Filling the Tank......................................... 451
Filling a Portable Fuel Container............... 455
Checking Things Under the Hood.............. 456
Hood Release........................................... 457
Engine Compartment Overview.................. 458
Engine Oil................................................. 459
Engine Oil Life System.............................. 462
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter............................ 464
Automatic Transmission Fluid.................... 466
Engine Coolant.......................................... 470Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap............ 473
Engine Overheating................................... 473
Overheated Engine Protection
Operating Mode..................................... 476
Cooling System......................................... 477
Engine Fan Noise..................................... 483
Power Steering Fluid ................................. 484
Windshield Washer Fluid........................... 485
Brakes...................................................... 486
Battery...................................................... 490
Jump Starting............................................ 491
Rear Axle.................................................... 496
Four-Wheel Drive........................................ 497
Front Axle................................................... 498
Headlamp Aiming........................................ 499
Bulb Replacement....................................... 502
Halogen Bulbs........................................... 502
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps...................................... 502
License Plate Lamp................................... 504
Replacement Bulbs................................... 504
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in your vehicle is lled with
DEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant is
designed to remain in your vehicle for ve years or
150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs
rst, if you add only DEX-COOL
®extended
life coolant.
The following explains your cooling system and
how to add coolant when it is low. If you have
a problem with engine overheating, seeEngine
Overheating on page 473.A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and
DEX-COOL
®coolant will:
Give freezing protection down to
−34°F (−37°C).
Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine temperature.
Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
Notice:Using coolant other than DEX-COOL
®
may cause premature engine, heater core, or
radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine
coolant may require changing sooner, at the
rst maintenance service after each
30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,
whichever occurs rst. Any repairs would not
be covered by your warranty. Always use
DEX-COOL
®(silicate-free) coolant in your
vehicle.
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Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Notice:If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and possible engine
damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully
installed on the coolant surge tank. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 458for more
information on location.
Engine Overheating
You will nd a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle’s instrument panel. SeeEngine Coolant
Temperature Gage on page 252.
In addition, you will nd an ENGINE
OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, ENGINE
OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and an ENGINE
POWER IS REDUCED message in the Driver
Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 270.
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Cooling System
When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is
what you will see:
A. Coolant Surge Tank
B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
C. Engine Cooling Fan(s){CAUTION:
An electric fan under the hood can start up
and injure you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools
away from any underhood electric fan.
If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
If possible, the vehicle should be parked on a
level surface. Check the coolant level after
the system cools down. Some amount of coolant
may be lost due to overheating.
5.3L Engine (4.8L and 6.0L Similar)
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for
details. For additional information refer to the tire
manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used
tires are dangerous.
Overloading your vehicle’s tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much friction. You could have an
air-out and a serious accident. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 407.
Underinated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Tire pressure should be checked
when your vehicle’s tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 515.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a
pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
the tire’s tread is badly worn, or if your
vehicle’s tires have been damaged,
replace them.
20-Inch Tires
If your vehicle has the optional 20-inch
P275/55R20 size tires, they are classied as
touring tires and are designed for on road use. The
low-prole, wide tread design is not recommended
for off-road driving. SeeOff-Road Driving on
page 372, for additional information.
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Cleaning (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 556
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 558
Climate Control System............................... 227
Dual Automatic......................................... 231
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 238
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System................................................. 239
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System, Electronic................................ 240
Clock.........................................291, 292, 293
Collision Damage Repair............................. 610
Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt................. 56
Compass............................................162, 166
Content Theft-Deterrent............................... 135
Control of a Vehicle..................................... 360
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage........................ 252
Heater, Engine......................................... 143
Surge Tank Pressure Cap........................ 473
Cooling System........................................... 477
Cruise Control............................................. 211
Cruise Control Light.................................... 258
Cupholder(s)................................................ 190Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation........................... 607
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users ......................... 602
Customer Assistance Offices.................... 602
Customer Satisfaction Procedure.............. 598
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program...... 603
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors..................................... 615
Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government.......................... 615
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.................... 615
Roadside Assistance Program.................. 604
Service Publications Ordering
Information........................................... 616
D
Daytime Running Lamps............................. 216
Defensive Driving........................................ 356
Delayed Locking.......................................... 123
Disc, MP3..........................................321, 327
Doing Your Own Service Work.................... 445
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Engine (cont.)
Oil Life System........................................ 462
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 476
Overheating............................................. 473
Starting.................................................... 141
Entry Lighting.............................................. 220
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 609
Exit Lighting................................................ 220
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 60
Exterior Lamps............................................ 215
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 464
Finish Damage............................................ 560
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 204
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 207
Flat Tire...................................................... 531
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 532
Flat Tire, Storing......................................... 547
Fluid
Automatic Transmission............................ 466
Power Steering........................................ 484
Windshield Washer.................................. 485Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 218
Fog Lamp Light........................................... 258
Four-Wheel Drive...............................150, 497
Front Axle................................................... 498
Fuel............................................................ 446
Additives.................................................. 448
California Fuel.......................................... 447
E85 (85% Ethanol)................................... 449
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 455
Filling Your Tank...................................... 451
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 450
Gage....................................................... 259
Gasoline Octane...................................... 447
Gasoline Specications............................ 447
Low Warning Light................................... 260
Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block........ 566
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...................... 564
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 565
Underhood Fuse Block............................. 567
Windshield Wiper..................................... 564
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