2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE automatic transmission fluid

Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-15.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-29.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Power Steering
SystemGM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Front Axle
(1500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021671,
in Canada 89021672).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Front Axle
(2500 Series
Vehicles with
Four-Wheel
Drive)SAE 75W-90
Synthetic Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021677,
in Canada 89021678) meeting
GM Specication 9986115.
Rear AxleSAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle
Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S.
89021677, in Canada 89021678)
meeting GM Specication 9986115.
Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel
Drive)DEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle
Propshaft
Spline or
One-Piece
Propshaft
Spline
(Two-Wheel
Drive with Auto.
Trans.)Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345879,
in Canada 10953511) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of GM 9985830.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Outer Tailgate
Handle Pivot
PointsMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease
with Teon, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12371287,
in Canada 10953437).
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Audio System(s).............................................3-85
Rear Side Window Antenna.........................3-139
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-16
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..................................................5-22, 5-25
Operation...................................................2-32
Autoride
®.......................................................4-50
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch.................3-18
B
Battery..........................................................5-43
Electric Power Management..........................3-19
Run-Down Protection...................................3-20
Bench Seat, Split (60/40).................................1-14
Bluetooth
®....................................................3-115
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-6
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brakes..........................................................5-40
System Warning Light..................................3-40
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-26
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-20Bulb Replacement...........................................5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-57
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-54
License Plate Lamps....................................5-59
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-58
Buying New Tires...........................................5-78
C
Calibration.....................................................3-61
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements....... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning....................... 5-4
Canadian Owners............................................... iii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-121
Carbon Monoxide...................2-13, 2-15, 2-50, 4-29
Care of
Safety Belts..............................................5-108
Cargo Cover..................................................2-80
CD, MP3 ............................................3-104, 3-108
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-78
Center Seat...................................................1-13
Chains, Tire...................................................5-84
Charging System Light....................................3-39
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Electrical System (cont.)
Power Windows and Other Power Options....5-114
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-118
Windshield Wiper Fuses.............................5-114
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-24
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-24
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-43
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-30
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-42
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-16
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-50
Fan Noise..................................................5-37
Oil .............................................................5-15
Oil Life System...........................................5-18
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-36
Overheating................................................5-34
Starting......................................................2-28
Entry Lighting.................................................3-19
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-17
Exit Lighting...................................................3-19
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-54
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-14
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finish Damage.............................................5-112
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-85
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-86
Flat Tire, Storing...........................................5-101
Fluid
Automatic Transmission........................5-22, 5-25
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-39
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-17
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-49
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-40, 5-52
Front Axle......................................................5-53
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Driving for Better Economy............................. 4-2
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-7
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-12
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-9
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-50
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Tires (cont.)
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-86
Cleaning...................................................5-112
Different Size..............................................5-80
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-85
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-70
Inspection and Rotation................................5-76
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-92
Pressure Monitor Operation...........................5-73
Pressure Monitor System..............................5-71
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-92
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-87
Secondary Latch System..............................5-98
Spare Tire................................................5-105
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools..........5-101
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-63
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-67
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-80
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-82
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-82
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-77
Tow/Haul Mode ...............................................2-38
Tow/Haul Mode Light.......................................3-49
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-44
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-50
Your Vehicle...............................................4-43
Traction
StabiliTrak
®System....................................... 4-6Trailer
Recommendations.......................................4-71
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic..................................5-22, 5-25
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-32
Trip Odometer................................................3-36
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-7
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-7
U
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)...............2-56
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-80
Universal Home Remote System.......................2-71
Operation...................................................2-72
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-3
Loading......................................................4-33
Running While Parked..................................2-51
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Customization, DIC..............................3-74
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy..................7-16
Vehicle Identication
Number (VIN)............................................5-113
Service Parts Identication Label..................5-113
Vehicle, Remote Start....................................... 2-7
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