2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE tires

If a Tire Goes Flat
It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are
driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s
tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is
much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you
should ever have a blowout, here are a few tips
about what to expect and what to do:
If a front tire fails, the at tire will create a drag
that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your
foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the
steering wheel rmly. Steer to maintain lane
position, and then gently brake to a stop well out
of the traffic lane.
A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much
like a skid and may require the same correction
you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout
remove your foot from the accelerator pedal. Get
the vehicle under control by steering the way
you want the vehicle to go. It may be very bumpy
and noisy, but you can still steer. Gently brake
to a stop, well off the road if possible.{CAUTION:
Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do
maintenance or repairs is dangerous
without the appropriate safety equipment
and training. The jack provided with your
vehicle is designed only for changing a
at tire. If it is used for anything else, you
or others could be badly injured or killed
if the vehicle slips off the jack. Use the
jack provided with your vehicle only for
changing a at tire.
If a tire goes at, the next part shows how to use the
jacking equipment to change a at tire safely.
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Spare Tire
Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inated spare
tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its
ination pressure regularly. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 515andLoading Your Vehicle on
page 407for information regarding proper tire
ination and loading your vehicle. For instruction on
how to remove, install or store a spare tire, see
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
on page 537andStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools on page 547.
Notice:If your vehicle has four-wheel drive
and the different size spare tire is installed on
your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel
drive until you can have your at tire repaired
and/or replaced. You could damage your
vehicle, and the repair costs would not be
covered by your warranty. Never use
four-wheel drive when the different size spare
tire is installed on your vehicle.Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire
than the road tires originally installed on your
vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on
your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it. If
your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the different
size spare tire is installed, keep the vehicle in
two-wheel drive.
After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make
sure the spare tire is correctly inated. Have the
damaged or at road tire repaired or replaced
as soon as you can and installed back onto your
vehicle. This way, the spare tire will be available
in case you need it again.
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes,
because they will not t. Keep your spare tire and
its wheel together. If your vehicle has a spare
tire that does not match your vehicle’s original road
tires and wheels in size and type, do not include
the spare in the tire rotation.
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Tires
To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire
cleaner.
Notice:Using petroleum-based tire dressing
products on your vehicle may damage the
paint nish and/or tires. When applying a tire
dressing, always wipe off any overspray
from all painted surfaces on your vehicle.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal
repair or replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts
repaired or replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement parts will
provide the corrosion protection while maintaining
the warranty.
Finish Damage
Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in
the nish should be repaired right away. Bare
metal will corrode quickly and may develop into
major repair expense.
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with
touch-up materials available from your dealer.
Larger areas of nish damage can be corrected in
your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Underbody Maintenance
Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust
control can collect on the underbody. If these are
not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the
underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, oor pan,
and exhaust system even though they have
corrosion protection.
At least every spring, ush these materials from the
underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where
mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close
areas of the frame should be loosened before being
ushed. Your dealer or an underbody car washing
system can do this for you.
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MaintenanceI— Use MaintenanceIif the
CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on
within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased
or MaintenanceIIwas performed.MaintenanceII— Use MaintenanceIIif the
previous service performed was MaintenanceI.
Always use MaintenanceIIwhenever the message
comes on 10 months or more since the last
service or if the message has not come on at all
for one year.
Scheduled Maintenance
Service MaintenanceIMaintenanceII
Change engine oil and lter. SeeEngine Oil on page 459. Reset oil life system.
SeeEngine Oil Life System on page 462.An Emission Control Service.••
Lubricate chassis components.See footnote #.••
Visually check for any leaks or damage.See footnote (j).••
Inspect engine air cleaner lter or change indicator (if equipped). If necessary,
replace lter. SeeEngine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 464.See footnote (l).•
Rotate tires and check ination pressures and wear. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 521and “Tire Wear Inspection” inAt Least Once a Month on
page 587.••
Inspect brake system.See footnote (a).••
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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. SeeInation - Tire
Pressure on page 515. Check to make sure the
spare tire is stored securely. SeeChanging a Flat
Tire on page 532.
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 521.
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 156.
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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Towing and Road Service Exclusions
Specically excluded from Roadside Assistance
coverage are towing or services for vehicles
operated on a non-public roadway or highway,
nes, impound towing caused by a violation
of local, Municipal, State, Provincial, or Federal
law, and mounting, dismounting or changing
of snow tires, chains, or other traction devices.
Courtesy Transportation
To enhance your ownership experience, we and
our participating dealers/retailers are proud to offer
Courtesy Transportation, a customer support
program for new vehicles.
For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper
(U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period
(Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, interim transportation may be available
under the Courtesy Transportation program.
Several courtesy transportation options are
available to assist in reducing your inconvenience
when warranty repairs are required.Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only
at participating dealers/retailers. A separate
booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner Assistance
Information” furnished with each new vehicle
provides detailed warranty coverage information.
Scheduling Service Appointments
When your vehicle requires warranty service,
contact your dealer/retailer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service appointment
and advising your service consultant of your
transportation needs, your dealer/retailer 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/retailer, let them know
this, and ask for instructions.
If the dealer/retailer 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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A
Accessories and Modications..................... 444
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment................................................ 412
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle........................... 107
Additives, Fuel............................................ 448
Add-On Electrical Equipment....................... 563
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal............ 143
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine............................. 464
Air Conditioning..................................227, 231
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator....................... 246
Readiness Light....................................... 245
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic
Module (SDM).......................................... 609
Airbag System............................................... 90
What Will You See After an
Airbag Inates?...................................... 99
When Should an Airbag Inate?................. 96
Where Are the Airbags?............................. 93
Airbag Systems
Adding Equipment to Your
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle....................... 107
How Does an Airbag Restrain?.................. 99Airbag Systems (cont.)
Passenger Sensing System...................... 101
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..... 106
What Makes an Airbag Inate?.................. 98
Antenna, Rear Side Window........................ 354
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.................................................... 354
Anti-Lock Brake System.............................. 361
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light....... 251
Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 559
Care of Safety Belts................................ 556
Chemical Paint Spotting........................... 561
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.............. 557
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle.......... 553
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 554
Finish Care.............................................. 557
Finish Damage......................................... 560
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 556
Leather.................................................... 555
Sheet Metal Damage............................... 560
Tires........................................................ 560
Underbody Maintenance........................... 560
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials.......... 561
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 557
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Weatherstrips........................................... 556
Windshield, Backglass, and
Wiper Blades........................................ 558
Ashtray....................................................... 227
Audio System.............................................. 290
Audio Steering Wheel Controls................. 351
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 353
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 353
Navigation/Radio System,
see Navigation Manual......................... 337
Radio with CD......................................... 294
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................ 348
Setting the Time.....................291, 292, 293
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 350
Understanding Radio Reception............... 352
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 354
Audio System(s)
Radio with CD and DVD.......................... 305
Rear Side Window Antenna..................... 354
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 217
Automatic Transmission
Fluid........................................................ 466
Operation................................................. 145
Autoride
®..................................................... 422
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.......... 218
B
Battery........................................................ 490
Electric Power Management..................... 220
Run-Down Protection............................... 221
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 396
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).............................. 20
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 363
Parking.................................................... 156
Brakes........................................................ 486
System Warning Light.............................. 249
Braking....................................................... 360
Braking in Emergencies............................... 363
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 139
Bucket Seats, Rear....................................... 26
Bulb Replacement....................................... 502
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 502
Headlamp Aiming..................................... 499
License Plate Lamps................................ 504
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 504
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 502
Buying New Tires........................................ 524
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