2009 CHEVROLET TAHOE radio controls

Theft-Deterrent Feature
THEFTLOCK®is designed to discourage theft of the
vehicle’s radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle
Identication Number (VIN). The radio does not operate
if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Vehicles with audio
steering wheel controls
could differ depending on
the vehicle’s options.
Some audio controls can
be adjusted at the steering
wheel.
w(Next):Press to go to the next radio station stored
as a favorite, or the next track if a CD/DVD is playing.
xc(Previous/End):Press to go to the previous
radio station stored as a favorite, the next track if
a CD/DVD is playing, to reject an incoming call, or end
a current call.
bg(Mute/Push to Talk):Press to silence the vehicle
speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on.
For vehicles with OnStar
®or Bluetooth systems
press and hold
bgfor longer than two seconds to
interact with those systems. SeeOnStar®System
on page 2-68andBluetooth®on page 3-115in this
manual for more information.
SRCE (Source/Voice Recognition):Press to switch
between the radio (AM, FM, XM), CD, and for vehicles
with, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
For vehicles with the navigation system, press and hold
this button for longer than one second to initiate
voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the
Navigation System manual for more information.
+
e−e(Volume):Press to increase or to decrease
the radio volume.
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A
Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-20
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment.........4-39
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-96
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment...........................5-114
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-30
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
Air Conditioning......................................3-22, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-38
Readiness Light..........................................3-37
Airbag System................................................1-81
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-96
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-88
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-90
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-96
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-87
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-88
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-86
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-83
Antenna, Rear Side Window...........................3-139
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System.....................................................3-139
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Antilock Brake, System Warning Light................3-41Appearance Care
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-111
Care of Safety Belts...................................5-108
Chemical Paint Spotting..............................5-112
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses..................5-109
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-107
Finish Care...............................................5-110
Finish Damage..........................................5-112
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces...............................................5-108
Interior Cleaning........................................
5-105
Leather....................................................5-107
Sheet Metal Damage..................................5-112
Tires........................................................5-112
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-112
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-109
Weatherstrips............................................5-108
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades......5-110
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Ashtray.........................................................3-21
Audio System.................................................3-82
Audio Steering Wheel Controls....................3-137
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-114
Radio Reception........................................3-138
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...............................3-135
Setting the Clock.........................................3-83
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-137
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-139
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Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.......................................5-114
Liftgate......................................................2-15
Lumbar Controls........................................... 1-6
Retained Accessory.....................................2-28
Seat ............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-37
Windows....................................................2-20
Power Assist Steps.........................................2-18
Privacy..........................................................7-16
Event Data Recorders..................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-18
OnStar .......................................................7-18
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-18
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
R
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID), Privacy....7-18
Radio(s)........................................................3-85
Radios
Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation
Manual.................................................3-114
Rear Seat Audio........................................3-135
Reception.................................................3-138
Setting the Clock.........................................3-83
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-137
Rainsense™ II Wipers....................................... 3-9Reading Lamps..............................................3-19
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System.........3-31
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
and Electronic Climate Controls.....................3-32
Rear Axle......................................................5-50
Locking........................................................ 4-9
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-11
Rear Heated Seats.........................................1-14
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-80
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)..................................3-135
Rear Seat Entertainment System.....................3-125
Rear Side Window Antenna............................3-139
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-79
Rear Vision Camera........................................2-62
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.........................3-11
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-52
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-52
Reclining Seatbacks........................................1-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-13
Recovery Hooks.............................................4-32
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-44
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation . . . 2-4
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-92
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-87
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................
6-15
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Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-96
Setting the Clock............................................3-83
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-112
Shifting Into Park............................................2-47
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-49
Side Blind Zone Alert......................................2-58
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Snow Plow....................................................4-39
Spare Tire....................................................5-105
Installing....................................................5-92
Removing...................................................5-87
Storing.....................................................5-101
Specications, Capacities...............................5-121
Speedometer..................................................3-36
Split Bench Seat (60/40)..................................1-14
StabiliTrak
®Indicator Light...............................3-42
StabiliTrak®System.......................................... 4-6
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-28
Steering.......................................................... 4-9
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-137
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-6
Steps
Power Assist...............................................2-18
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-78
Cupholders.................................................2-78
Glove Box..................................................2-78Storage Areas (cont.)
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-79
Rear Seat Armrest.......................................2-80
Rear Storage Area.......................................2-79
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-31
Sun Visors.....................................................2-21
Sunroof.........................................................2-81
T
Tachometer....................................................3-36
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-58
Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-137
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-22
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-24
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-24
Third Row Seat..............................................1-27
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-83
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-43
Tires.............................................................5-62
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels,
Cleaning...............................................5-111
Buying New Tires........................................5-78
Chains.......................................................5-84
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