2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE brake

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 242
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 243
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 244
Trip Odometer........................................... 244
Tachometer............................................... 244
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 244
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 245
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 245
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 246
Charging System Light.............................. 248
Voltmeter Gage......................................... 249
Brake System Warning Light..................... 249
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 251
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light......................... 252
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 252
Tire Pressure Light.................................... 253
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 253
Oil Pressure Gage..................................... 256Oil Pressure Light..................................... 257
Security Light............................................ 258
Fog Lamp Light......................................... 258
Cruise Control Light.................................. 258
Highbeam On Light................................... 259
Tow/Haul Mode Light................................ 259
Fuel Gage................................................. 259
Low Fuel Warning Light............................ 260
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 260
DIC Operation and Displays
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 261
DIC Operation and Displays
(Without DIC Buttons)............................ 267
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 270
DIC Vehicle Customization
(With DIC Buttons)................................. 280
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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A. Air Outlets. SeeOutlet Adjustment on
page 238.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 205.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 243.
D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 204.
E. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission
Operation on page 145.
F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See
Tow/Haul Mode on page 149.
G. Driver Information Center Controls. SeeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on page 260.
H. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 290.
I. Exterior Lamps Control. SeeExterior Lamps on
page 215.
J. Dome Lamp Override Button. SeeDome Lamp
Override on page 219.
K. Automatic Transfer Case Control. (If Equipped).
SeeFour-Wheel Drive on page 150.
L. Cruise Control Buttons. SeeCruise Control on
page 211.M. Tilt Wheel Lever. SeeTilt Wheel on page 204.
N. Horn. SeeHorn on page 204.
O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio
Steering Wheel Controls on page 351.
P. Climate Controls. SeeClimate Control System
on page 227or Dual Automatic Climate
Controls (If Equipped). SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on page 231.
Q. Accessory Power Outlets. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 225. Cigarette Lighter
(If Equipped). SeeAshtray(s) and Cigarette
Lighter on page 227.
R. StabiliTrak
®Button (If Equipped). See
StabiliTrak®System on page 363. Pedal Adjust
Button (If Equipped). SeeAdjustable Throttle
and Brake Pedal on page 143. Rear Park Assist
Disable Button (If Equipped). SeeUltrasonic
Rear Parking Assist (URPA) on page 222.
Heated Windshield Washer Fluid Button
(If Equipped). SeeWindshield Washer on
page 209. Power Running Boards Disable
Button (If Equipped). SeePower Running
Boards on page 131.
S. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 190.
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=(Rear Wiper Wash):To turn on the rear
wiper wash, push the button on the end of the turn
signal/multifunction lever to spray washer uid
on the rear window. The wipers will clear the rear
window and either stop or return to your preset
speed. For more washer cycles, press and
hold the button.
The rear window wiper/washer will not operate if
the liftgate or liftglass is open or ajar. If the liftgate
or liftglass is opened while the rear wiper is on,
the wiper will return to the parked position
and stop.Cruise Control
{CAUTION:
Cruise control can be dangerous where
you cannot drive safely at a steady speed.
So, do not use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast
changes in tire traction can cause
excessive wheel slip, and you could lose
control. Do not use cruise control on
slippery roads.
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of
about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without
keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can
really help on long trips. Cruise control does not
work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
When you apply your brakes, cruise control
is turned off.
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Setting Cruise Control
Cruise control will not work if your parking brake is
set, or if the master cylinder brake uid level is low.
The cruise control light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on after the cruise control
has been set to the desired speed.
{CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control on when
you are not using cruise, you might hit a
button and go into cruise when you do
not want to. You could be startled and
even lose control. Keep the cruise control
switch off until you want to use cruise
control.
1. Press the cruise control On/Off button.
2. Get up to the desired speed.
3. Press the SET−button located on the steering
wheel and release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator.
Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This
shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need
to reset it.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the +RES button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to the previous set
speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To increase the cruise speed while using cruise
control:
Press and hold the +RES button on the
steering wheel until you reach your new
desired speed, then release it.
To increase vehicle speed in small increments,
press the +RES button. Each time you do this,
you will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise
Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the SET– button on the
steering wheel until the desired lower speed is
reached, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the SET– button on the steering wheel
briey. Each time you do this, the vehicle will
go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your
vehicle will slow down to the previous set cruise
speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load, and the
steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills,
you may have to step on the accelerator pedal
to maintain the vehicle’s speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear to keep the vehicle’s speed down. Of
course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise
control. Many drivers nd this to be too much
trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to end cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal.
Press the cancel button on the steering wheel.
Press the On/Off button on the steering
wheel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the
ignition, the cruise control set speed memory is
erased.
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How the System Works when Backing
If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detects
objects close to the rear bumper. The rst time an
object is detected a single beep will sound. If an
object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed
between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 5 mph (8 km/h), the
following describes what will occur based on your
distance to a detected object located behind the
vehicle:
At distances between 40 inches (1 m) and
8 ft (2.5 m), a single amber light will come on.
At distances between 23 inches (0.6 m) and
40 inches (1 m), both amber lights will be on.
At distances between 12 inches (0.3 m) and
23 inches (0.6 m), all three lights (amber/
amber/red) will be on.
At distances less than 12 inches (0.3 m), a
beeping sound will repeat for a short time and
all three lights (amber/amber/red) will ash.
When the System Does Not Seem to
Work Properly
If the URPA system will not activate due to a
temporary condition, the message PARKING
ASSIST OFF will be displayed on the DIC screen
and a red light will come on the URPA display
when the shift lever is moved into REVERSE (R).
This occurs under the following conditions:
The driver disables the system.
The parking brake pedal is depressed.
A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a
bicycle or an object was hanging out of
your trunk during your last drive when you
turned off the vehicle. If the attached objects
are removed from your vehicle before the start
of your next drive, the system will return to
normal operation unless an object is detected
when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE
(R). If this occurs, URPA assumes the object
is still attached, so you will have to wait
until the vehicle is driven forward above
15 mph (25 km/h) before URPA will return to
normal operation.
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The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So,
be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper
free of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
For cleaning instructions, seeWashing Your
Vehicle on page 557. If the DIC still displays
the PARKING ASSIST OFF message
after cleaning the bumper and driving forward
at a speed of at least 15 mph (25 km/h),
see your dealer.
Other conditions that may affect system
performance include vibrations from a
jackhammer or the compression of air brakes
on a very large truck or other mechanical
devices that interfere with URPA performance.
When URPA is disabled without driver
action and the driver attempts to turn URPA
back on by pressing the rear park aid
button, the indicator light will ash for
3 seconds and then stay lit to indicate that
URPA is off.
As always, drivers should use care when backing
up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being
sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and
blind spots.For Driver Information Center messages related to
URPA, seeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 270.
If the vehicle bumper is damaged, the URPA
system may not work properly. Take the vehicle to
your dealer to repair the system.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
Accessory power outlets can be used to
connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a
cellular telephone or CB radio. The outlet can
accept electrical equipment up to a maximum of
20 amperes.
There are four accessory power outlets. There are
two under the climate controls, one on the back
of the oor console and a additional accessory
power outlet in the rear cargo area on the
passenger side.
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Voltmeter Gage
When your engine is not
running, but the ignition
is in RUN, this gage
shows your battery’s
state of charge in
DC volts.
When the engine is running, the gage shows the
condition of the charging system. The charging
system regulates voltage based on the state of the
battery for improved fuel economy and battery
life. The gage may transition from a higher to lower
or a lower to higher reading, this is normal.
Readings between the low and high warning zones
indicate the normal operating range.
Readings in the low warning zone may occur
when a large number of electrical accessories are
operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at
an idle for an extended period.This condition is normal since the charging system
is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
As engine speeds are increased, this condition
should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow
the charging system to create full power. If
there is a problem with the battery charging
system, this light will come on or the SERVICE
BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will
display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on
page 270andCharging System Light on page 248
for more information.
Brake System Warning Light
With the ignition on, the brake system warning
light will come on when you set the parking brake.
If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged,
a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided
into two parts. If one part is not working, the other
part can still work and stop you. For good
braking, though, you need both parts working well.
If the warning light comes on and a chime
sounds there could be a brake problem. Have
your brake system inspected right away.
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