2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE lock

On one side of the system is a retractable
storage area.
To access, pull the handle in the center of the
system up.Slide the hinge covers to the center of each side.
This will keep the sides of the storage system
stationary and allow it to stay upright. Inside the
system are two removable dividers. To remove,
unhook the loops at the ends of each divider.
When not in use, slide the hinge covers back and
the storage system will fold back down. Press
down on the storage cover to lock it into place.
To utilize the cupholders, follow the procedure for
removing the system from the vehicle.
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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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The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the
lower left side of the column.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull
the lever. Then move the steering wheel to a
comfortable position and release the lever to lock
the wheel in place.
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The lever on the left side of the steering column
includes the following:
G(Turn and Lane Change Signals):See
Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 206.
53(Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer):
SeeHeadlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on
page 207.
Flash-to-Pass. SeeFlash-to-Pass on page 207.
N(Windshield Wipers):SeeWindshield Wipers
on page 207.
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The rainsensor will automatically control the
frequency of the wipes from the off setting to the
high speed setting according to the weather
conditions. The wipers can be left in a rainsense
mode even when it is not raining.
When Rainsense™ is active, the headlamps will
turn on automatically if the exterior lamp control is
in the AUTO position.
Notice:Going through an automatic car wash
with the wipers on can damage them. Turn
the wipers off when going through an
automatic car wash.Windshield Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
L(Washer Fluid):There is a paddle marked
with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the
multifunction lever. To spray washer uid on the
windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will
clear the window and then either stop or return to
your preset speed.
Heated Windshield Washer
If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer
uid system it may be used to help clear ice,
snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield.
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The button is located in
the switchbank under
the climate controls.
Push the heated washer uid button to activate
the heated windshield washer uid system.
The indicator light will ash. This activation will
initiate four heated wash/wipe cycles. The
rst heated wash/wipe cycle may take up to
40 seconds to occur, depending on outside
temperature. After the rst wash/wipe cycle, it may
take up to 20 seconds for each of the remaining
cycles to begin. Press the button again to turn
off the heated windshield washer uid system or it
will automatically turn off after four wipe cycles
have been completed.
When the heated windshield washer uid system
is activated under certain outside temperature
conditions, steam may ow out of the washer
nozzles for a short period of time before washer
uid is sprayed. This is a normal condition.Rear Window Wiper/Washer
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your
washer until the windshield is warmed.
Otherwise the washer uid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking your vision.
The rear wiper control is located on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a
wiper position.
9(Off):To turn the wiper off, slide the lever to
this setting.
5(Rear Wiper Delay):To turn on the rear wiper
delay, slide the lever to this setting.
Z(Rear Wiper):To turn on the rear wiper, slide
the lever to this setting.
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For further information on roof mount emergency
lamp installation, please visit the GM Uptter
website at www.gmuptters.com or contact your
dealer.
If your vehicle has this button, your vehicle may
have the snow plow prep package. For further
information seeAdding a Snow Plow or Similar
Equipment on page 412.
Instrument Panel Brightness
D(Instrument Panel Brightness):This feature
controls the brightness of the instrument panel
lights.
The knob for this feature is located next to the
headlamp control.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to
adjust the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Turn the knob clockwise to return the instrument
panel cluster or radio display to full brightness
when the headlamps or parking lamps are on. To
turn on the dome lamps, turn the knob to the
farthest clockwise position.
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
The dome lamps can also be turned on by
turning the knob, located next to the exterior lamps
control, clockwise to the farthest position. In this
position, the dome lamps will remain on whether a
door is opened or closed.
Dome Lamp Override
E(Dome Lamp Override):Press the dome
override button, located next to the exterior lamps
control, to keep the dome lamps off when a
door is open. To set the lamps to the automatic
operation, press the button again so that it is
extended. With the button in this position,
the dome lamps will come on when a door is
opened.
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Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter
The front ashtray is located near the center of the
instrument panel or on the front console, if
equipped. Pull on the ashtray door to open it.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle. Never
put ammable items in the ashtray.
To remove the front ashtray pull the ashtray up.
To use the cigarette lighter, push it in all the way,
and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back out
by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could be
blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it
is heating.
Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of
your vehicle.
Manual Operation
Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to direct the airow inside of your vehicle.
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To change the current mode, select one of the
following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets and to the oor
outlets. The ow can be divided between vent and
oor outlets depending upon where the knob is
placed between the settings. A little air is directed
towards the windshield and side window outlets.
Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and
warmer air to the oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets, with some of the air directed
to the windshield, side window outlets, and second
row oor outlets. In this mode, the system will
automatically select outside air. Recirculation
cannot be selected when in Floor Mode.The right knob can also be used to select defog or
defrost mode. For more information, see
“Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section.
By positioning the right knob between two modes,
a combination of those two modes is selected.
The air conditioning compressor will be on unless
the outside temperature is close to freezing.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan
speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise
to turn the front system off.
?(Recirculation):Press this button to turn the
recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light will come on.
This mode keeps outside air from entering the
vehicle. It can be used to reduce outside air and
prevent odors from entering your vehicle.
Recirculation may also help cool the air inside your
vehicle more quickly once the temperature inside
the vehicle is less than the outside temperature.
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