2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE warning

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS
malfunction indicator to indicate when the
system is not operating properly. The TPMS
malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire
pressure telltale. When the system detects a
malfunction, the telltale will ash for approximately
one minute and then remain continuously
illuminated. This sequence will continue upon
subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the
malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low
tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may
occur for a variety of reasons, including the
installation of replacement or alternate tires or
wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from
functioning properly. Always check the TPMS
malfunction telltale after replacing one or more
tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the
replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow
the TPMS to continue to function properly.The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message
and low tire pressure light (telltale) will come
on each time the vehicle is started until the tires
are inated to the correct ination pressure.
The Tire and Loading Information label (tire
information placard) shows the size of your
vehicle’s original tires and the correct ination
pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they
are cold. SeeInation - Tire Pressure on
page 515. For the location of the tire and loading
information label, seeLoading Your Vehicle
on page 407.
Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low
tire pressure condition but it does not replace
normal tire maintenance. SeeTire Inspection and
Rotation on page 521andTires on page 507.
Notice:Do not use a tire sealant if your
vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors. The liquid
sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor
sensors.
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{CAUTION:
If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,
the wheel rim anges could develop
cracks after many miles of driving. A tire
and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing
a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the
wheels on your vehicle.
If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those
that do not have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load range, speed
rating, and construction type (radial and
bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring
system may give an inaccurate low-pressure
warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed
on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires
may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or
lower than the proper warning level you would
get with TPC Spec rated tires. SeeTire Pressure
Monitor System on page 516.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed
on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar
(B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 407,
for more information about the Tire and Loading
Information Label and its location on your vehicle.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which
grades tires by treadwear, traction, and
temperature performance. This applies only to
vehicles sold in the United States. The grades are
molded on the sidewalls of most passenger car
tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use
spare tires, tires with nominal rim diameters of
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some
limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors
passenger cars and light trucks may vary with
respect to these grades, they must also conform
to federal safety requirements and additional
General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC)
standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specied
government test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times
as well on the government course as a tire
graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signicantly from
the norm due to variations in driving habits, service
practices, and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
Traction – AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s
ability to stop on wet pavement as measured
under controlled conditions on specied
government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction
performance.
Warning:The traction grade assigned to this tire
is based on straight-ahead braking traction
tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Temperature – A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,
and C, representing the tire’s resistance to
the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions on a
specied indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustained
high temperature can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive
temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under
the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Warning:The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inated
and not overloaded. Excessive speed,
underination, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat
buildup and possible tire failure.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory to give you
the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire
balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the
alignment may need to be checked. If you notice
your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth
road, your tires and wheels may need to be
rebalanced. See your dealer/retailer for proper
diagnosis.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly
rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel
nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air,
replace it (except some aluminum wheels,
which can sometimes be repaired). See your
dealer/retailer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer/retailer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your hazard warning ashers. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 204for more
information.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
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3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear— not in NEUTRAL.
4. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
5. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
6. Put the wheel blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the
one being changed. That would be
the tire on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
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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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C
Calibration..........................................162, 166
California Fuel............................................. 447
California Proposition 65 Warning................ 445
Canadian Owners........................................... 3
Capacities and Specications...................... 572
Carbon Monoxide.....125, 127, 160, 400, 422
Care of
Safety Belts............................................. 556
Your CD and DVD Player........................ 353
Your CDs and DVDs................................ 353
Cargo Cover............................................... 192
Cargo Management System........................ 194
CD, MP3 ............................................321, 327
Center Console Storage Area...................... 190
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 53
Center Seat.................................................. 19
Chains, Tire................................................. 530
Charging System Light................................ 248
Check
Engine Light............................................ 253
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 456
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 561Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 68
Infants and Young Children........................ 64
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children....... 74
Older Children........................................... 61
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position ................................. 82
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 85
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 85
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 72
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 227
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 559
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 557
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 554
Finish Care.............................................. 557
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 553
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.................................... 556
Leather.................................................... 555
Tires........................................................ 560
Underbody Maintenance........................... 560
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 557
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