2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE trailer

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-9
Shifts may be more noticeable with
a cold transmission. This difference
in shifting is normal.
M (Manual Mode):This position
lets drivers select the range of gears
appropriate for current driving
conditions. If the vehicle has this
feature, see Manual Mode on
page 9‑9.
Notice: Spinning the tires or
holding the vehicle in one
place on a hill using only the
accelerator pedal may damage
the transmission. The repair will
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If you are stuck, do not
spin the tires. When stopping on
a hill, use the brakes to hold the
vehicle in place.
The vehicle has a shift stabilization
feature that adjusts the transmission
shifting to the current driving
conditions to reduce rapid upshifts
and downshifts. If the shift
stabilization feature determines that
a current vehicle speed cannot be
maintained, the transmission does not upshift. In some cases, this may
appear to be a delayed shift,
however the transmission is
operating normally.
Manual Mode
Range Selection Mode
The Range Selection Mode controls
the vehicle's transmission.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to the
M (Manual Mode).
2. Press the plus/minus button to upshift or downshift selecting the
desired range of gears.
A number displays next to the M,
indicating the current gear that has
been selected. The number
displayed in the gear indicator is the
highest gear that can be used. The
vehicle can automatically shift to
lower gears as it adjusts to driving
conditions. When 3 (Third) is
selected, 1 (First) through 3 (Third)
gears are automatically shifted by
the vehicle, but 4 (Fourth) cannot be
used until it is selected.
The Range Selection Mode controls
the vehicle and engine speed while
driving down a hill or towing a trailer,
by allowing you to select a desired
range of gears.

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid - 2011
9-16 Driving and Operating
Towing
General Towing
Information
Consult your dealer or a
professional towing service if the
disabled vehicle needs to be towed.
Trailer Towing
For more information, see“Towing a
Trailer” in the owner manual.
Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can a trailer safely be?
It depends on how the rig is used.
For example, speed, altitude, road
grades, outside temperature and
how much the vehicle is used to pull
a trailer are all important. It can
depend on any special equipment
on the vehicle, and the amount of
tongue weight the vehicle can carry. Maximum trailer weight is calculated
assuming only the driver is in the
tow vehicle and it has all the
required trailering equipment. The
weight of additional optional
equipment, passengers and cargo in
the tow vehicle must be subtracted
from the maximum trailer weight.
Use the following charts to
determine how much the vehicle
can weigh, based upon the vehicle
model and options.

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid - 2011
Driving and Operating 9-17
VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
2WD 6.0L V8 —Tahoe/Yukon 3.082 812 kg (6,200 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
2WD 6.0L V8 —Yukon Denali 3.082 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
4WD 6.0L V8 —Tahoe/Yukon 3.082 676 kg (5,900 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
4WD 6.0L V8 —Yukon Denali 3.082 586 kg (5,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs)
*The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and
trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
Towing Equipment
Trailer Brakes
If a trailer is being towed that has
trailer brakes and the trailer brakes
are manually applied while driving
slower than 40 km/h (25 mph), the
vehicle may go into auto stop mode
even if the brakes are not being
pressed. Using the trailer brake
system manually can make the
hybrid vehicle perform as if the
brake pedal in the vehicle is being
pressed. The trailer brake operation
check will still work. If the trailer brakes are manually applied for an
extended period of time, the
SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM
message comes on in the Driver
Information Center. The message
goes off after the trailer brakes have
been released. No other action is
necessary. For more information,
see
“Towing Equipment” in the
owner manual.

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid - 2011
10-36 Vehicle Care
To disconnect the jumper cables
from both vehicles:
1. Disconnect the blacknegative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the bad battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the
good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover to its original
position.Towing
Recreational Vehicle
Towing
Recreational vehicle towing means
towing the vehicle behind another
vehicle –such as behind a
motorhome. The two most common
types of recreational vehicle towing
are known as dinghy towing and
dolly towing. Dinghy towing is
towing the vehicle with all four
wheels on the ground. Dolly towing
is towing the vehicle with two
wheels on the ground and two
wheels up on a device known as a
dolly. Here are some important things to
consider before recreational vehicle
towing:
.What is the towing capacity
of the towing vehicle? Be sure
to read the tow vehicle
manufacturer's
recommendations.
.What is the distance that will be
travelled? Some vehicles have
restrictions on how far and how
long they can tow.
.Is the proper towing equipment
going to be used? See your
dealer or trailering professional
for additional advice and
equipment recommendations.
.Is the vehicle ready to be
towed? Just as preparing the
vehicle for a long trip, make sure
the vehicle is prepared to be
towed.

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid - 2011
i-4 INDEX
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
TaillampsBulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Tires Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-18
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Sealant and Compressor Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Towing Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-17
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Recreational Vehicle . . . . . . . . 10-36
Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Transmission
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7
Fluid, Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
U
Using this Supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
V
Vehicle
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Vehicle Care
Storing the Tire Sealant
and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . 10-31
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
Voltage Devices, and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
W
Wiring, High VoltageDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14