2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE audio

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 9
Rear Seats
............................................. 19
Safety Belts
............................................ 38
Child Restraints
...................................... 61
Airbag System
........................................ 90
Restraint System Check
....................... 108
Features and Controls
.............................. 111
Keys
..................................................... 113
Doors and Locks
.................................. 122
Windows
............................................... 132
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 135
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 139
Mirrors
.................................................. 162
OnStar
®System
................................... 173
Universal Home Remote System
.......... 177
Storage Areas
...................................... 190
Sunroof
................................................ 197Instrument Panel
....................................... 199
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 202
Climate Controls
................................... 227
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 242
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 260
Audio System(s)
................................... 290
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 355
Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle
..................................... 356
Towing
................................................. 417
Service and Appearance Care
.................. 441
Service
................................................. 444
Fuel
...................................................... 446
Checking Things Under the Hood
......... 456
Rear Axle
............................................. 496
Four-Wheel Drive
.................................. 497
Front Axle
............................................ 498
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban Owner ManualM
1

Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this manual you will nd these notices:
Notice:These mean there is something
that could damage your vehicle.
A notice tells about something that can damage
the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be
covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could
be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help
avoid the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors
or in different words.
There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They
use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along
with the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specic component,
control, message, gage, or indicator.
If you need help guring out a specic name of a
component, gage, or indicator, reference the
following topics:
Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1
Features and Controls in Section 2
Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3
Climate Controls in Section 3
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in
Section 3
Audio System(s) in Section 3
Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5
5

Center Seat
Your vehicle may have a front center seat.
The seatback doubles as an armrest and
cupholder/storage area for the driver and
passenger when the center seat is not used. Do
not use it as a seating position when the seatback
is folded down.
For information on safety belts for this position,
seeCenter Front Passenger Position on page 53.
Rear Seats
Heated Seats
If the rear seats have
the heated seat feature,
the buttons used to
control this feature are
located on the Rear
Seat Audio (RSA) panel.
M(Heated Seat):To heat the seat cushion,
press the button with the heated seat symbol.
A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA
display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the
button to cycle through the temperature settings
of high, medium, and low, and to turn it off.
Driver’s Side RSA
Heated Seat Button
Only shown
19

Available Services included with Directions
& Connections®Plan

All Safe and Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or
OnStar®Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped)
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows eligible
OnStar®subscribers to make and receive calls
using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and can be used
with OnStar
®Pre-Paid Minute Packages.
Hands-Free Calling may also be linked to a
Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell
Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on
eligibility. To nd out more, refer to the OnStar
®
Owners Guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit
www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with
an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®
button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
OnStar®Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar®
Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to
access location-based weather, local traffic reports,
and stock quotes. By pressing the phone button
and giving a few simple voice commands, you can
browse through the various topics. See the OnStar
®
Owners Guide for more information (Only available
in the continental U.S.).
OnStar®Steering Wheel Controls
Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that
can be used to interact with OnStar®Hands-Free
Calling. SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls on
page 351for more information.
On some vehicles, you may have to hold the
button for a few seconds and give the command
“ONSTAR” in order to activate the OnStar
®
Hands-Free Calling feature.
On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to
dial numbers into voicemail systems, or to dial
phone extensions. See the OnStar
®Owner’s
Guide for more information.
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Audio System(s)......................................... 290
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with
a Single CD Player)............................... 291
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with
a CD and DVD Player).......................... 292
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with
a Six-Disc CD Player)............................ 293
Radio with CD (MP3)................................ 294
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3)................. 305
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD or
Six-Disc CD Player)............................... 321
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD
and DVD Player).................................... 327XM Radio Messages ................................. 335
Navigation/Radio System........................... 337
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 337
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)............................. 348
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 350
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.................. 351
Radio Reception........................................ 352
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 353
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 353
Rear Side Window Antenna....................... 354
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 354
Section 3 Instrument Panel
201

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.
203

Mode Knob
The right knob on the control panel allows you to
choose the direction of air delivery.
H(Vent):This setting directs the air through the
headliner outlets.
)(Bi-Level):Air is delivered through the oor
outlets as well as the headliner outlets. The
rear system oor outlets are located directly behind
the second row seats. The ow can be divided
between vent and oor outlets depending
upon where the knob is placed between the
settings.
6(Floor):This setting directs most of the air
through the oor outlets. The rear system
oor outlets are located directly behind the second
row seats.
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating
System and Electronic Climate
Controls
If your vehicle has this system, the rear heat and
air conditioning controls are integrated with the
rear seat audio controls located in the center
console. The system can be controlled from the
front controls as well as the rear controls.
To turn the system on, press the AUX button on
the front climate control system, an indicator will be
lit. Pressing the AUX button the rst time will
turn the rear system on in a mimic mode. In this
mode, the airow in the rear will be approximately
the same direction, temperature, and fan speed
as the front. Pressing the AUX button again
will turn the rear system and the indicator off.
If the rear controls are adjusted, the system will
enter a rear independent mode. Airow in the rear
will then be directed according to the settings of
rear controls. The rear system can be turned off by
pressing the AUX button on the front climate
control system and the indicator will turn off.
If the indicator in the front AUX button is off, the
rear system is off.
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Automatic Operation
AUTO:Press the mode button until this setting is
selected to control the inside temperature, the
air delivery, and the fan speed. AUTO will
illuminate in the display when automatic operation
is active.+/−(Increase/Decrease Temperature):Press
the+or−buttons to increase or decrease
the cabin temperature. The rear control
temperature display will show the temperature
setting decreasing or increasing.
The display will only indicate climate control
functions when the system is in rear
independent mode.
Manual Operation
y9 z(Fan):The fan buttons on the rear seat
audio control panel allows you to manually
adjust the fan speed. To decrease airow, press
the button with the fan and down arrow symbol.
Pressing the fan up button when the system is off
will turn the system on. The air delivery mode
will remain under automatic control. To turn
the rear system off, keep pressing the button with
the fan and down arrow symbol.
Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls
241