2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE 4WD

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5-34 Instruments and Controls
the timer to zero, press and holdV
while this display is active, or presspand select reset.
Speed Limit (If Equipped): Shows
sign information, which comes from
a roadway database in the onboard
navigation.
Engine Hours: Shows the total
number of hours the engine has run.
Transmission Fluid
Temperature: Shows the
temperature of the automatic
transmission fluid in either degrees
Celsius (°C) or degrees
Fahrenheit (°F).
Trailer Brake (If Equipped): On
vehicles with the Integrated Trailer
Brake Control (ITBC) system, the
trailer brake display appears in
the DIC. TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer
gain setting. This setting can be
adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either
a trailer connected or disconnected.
OUTPUT shows the power output to
the trailer anytime a trailer with
electric brakes is connected. Output
is displayed as a bar graph. Dashes
may appear in the OUTPUT display
if a trailer is not connected.
Off Road:
Displays vehicle pitch
and roll information, road wheel
angle, and four-wheel drive (4WD)
status.
Blank Page: Shows no
information.
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC
indicate the status of the vehicle or
some action that may be needed to
correct a condition. Multiple
messages may appear one after
another.
The messages that do not require
immediate action can be
acknowledged and cleared by
pressing
Vor the trip odometer
reset stem on the base cluster.
The messages that require
immediate action cannot be cleared
until that action is performed.
All messages should be taken
seriously and clearing the message
does not correct the problem.
The following are the possible
messages and some information
about them.

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5-44 Instruments and Controls
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays when there
is a problem with electric power
steering. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service. SeeSteering on
page 9-4.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays if a part on the
system is not working properly. The
tire pressure light also flashes and
then remains on during the same
ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure
Light on page 5-27. Several
conditions may cause this message
to appear. See Tire Pressure
Monitor Operation on page 10-56.
If the warning comes on and stays
on, there may be a problem with the
TPMS. See your dealer.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the system
is relearning the tire positions on
your vehicle. The tire positions must
be relearned after rotating the tires
or after replacing a tire or sensor.
See Tire Inspection on page 10-60,
Tire Rotation on page 10-60, Tire
Pressure Monitor System on
page 10-55, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-53.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
If equipped with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low. This message
also displays with a vehicle picture
to indicate the location of the low
tire. The low tire pressure warning
light will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light on page 5-27. You
can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. If a tire pressure message appears on the
DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have
the tire pressures checked and set
to those shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Tires
on page 10-46, Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9-14, and Tire Pressure on
page 10-53. The DIC also shows
the tire pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) on page 5-29 orDriver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
on page 5-31.
Transmission Messages
4WD OFF
If equipped with four-wheel drive,
this message displays when the
four-wheel-drive system is
temporarily disabled due to an
overheated condition. The vehicle
will run in two-wheel drive when this
message is present. Once the
four-wheel-drive system cools down,
the message turns off and the
four-wheel-drive system returns to
normal operation.

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Instruments and Controls 5-45
4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS
This message will display while the
four-wheel-drive system is shifting.
FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift into 4nis
requested, and the vehicle speed is
correct, but the transmission is not
in N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).
FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift into 4nis
requested, but the vehicle speed is
too high, this message will display
until the correct vehicle speed is
reached.
GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE
This message displays when grade
braking has been activated while
driving on downhill grades. This
message will only appear the first
time the feature is activated in an ignition cycle. See
Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-35, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-31, and
Cruise Control on page 9-47.
GRADE BRAKING OFF
This message displays when grade
braking has been disabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-35, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-31, and
Cruise Control on page 9-47.
GRADE BRAKING ON
This message displays when grade
braking has been enabled with the
Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of
the shift lever. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-35, Automatic
Transmission on page 9-31, and
Cruise Control on page 9-47.
SERVICE 4WD
If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,
this message may display if a
problem occurs with the
four-wheel-drive system. If this message appears, stop as soon as
possible and turn off the vehicle.
Make sure the key is in the LOCK/
OFF position for at least
one minute, then restart the vehicle
and check for the message on the
DIC display. If the message is still
displayed or appears again when
you begin driving, the
four-wheel-drive system needs
service. See your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when the
shift lever is in M (Manual Mode)
and a transmission range has been
selected that is unavailable at the
current vehicle speed.
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO
NEUTRAL
If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4nis
requested, and the vehicle speed is
correct, but the transmission is not
in N (Neutral), this message will
display until the transmission is
shifted to N (Neutral).

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5-46 Instruments and Controls
TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW
TO XXX
If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4nis
requested, but the vehicle speed is
too high, this message will display
until the correct vehicle speed is
reached.
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
may sound if the transmission fluid
in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with
the transmission fluid temperature
high can cause damage to the
vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it
idle to allow the transmission to
cool. This message clears and the
chime stops when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.
When towing, use Tow/Haul Mode
to prevent damage to the engine or
transmission. See Tow/Haul Mode
on page 9-35.
VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW
This message will display if the
vehicle is driven in 4
nfor about
10 minutes above 72 km/h (45 mph).
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
CHECK TRAILER WIRING
On vehicles with the Integrated
Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system,
this message may display and a
chime may sound when one of the
following conditions exists:
.A trailer with electric brakes
becomes disconnected from the
vehicle.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is stopped, this
message clears itself after a
short time.
‐ If the disconnect occurs while
the vehicle is moving, this
message stays on until the
ignition is turned off.
.There is a short in the wiring to
the electric trailer brakes.
When this message displays, power
is no longer available to the trailer
brakes.
As soon as it is safe to do so,
carefully pull the vehicle over to the
side of the road and turn the ignition
off. Check the wiring connection to
the trailer and turn the ignition back
on. This message clears if the trailer
is reconnected. This message also
clears if you acknowledge it. If this
message still displays, either the
vehicle or the trailer needs service.
See your dealer.
See “Integrated Trailer Brake
Control System” underTowing
Equipment on page 9-81.
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when ice
conditions are possible.

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9-78 Driving and Operating
VehicleAxle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR*
1500 Series 2WD Short Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.082 994 kg (6,600 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.423 901 kg (8,600 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
1500 Series 2WD Long Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.082 858 kg (6,300 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.423 765 kg (8,300 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Short Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.082 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.423 810 kg (8,400 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
1500 Series 4WD Long Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.082 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb)
5.3L V8 3.423 629 kg (8,000 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb)
*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.
Ask your dealer for trailering
information or advice.

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10-38 Vehicle Care
ItemUsage
1 Electric Running Boards
2 Antilock Brake System Pump
3 Interior BEC LT1
4 MBS Passenger
5 Suspension Leveling
Compressor
6 4WD Transfer Case Electronic
Control
10 Electric Parking Brake
13 Interior BEC LT2
14 Rear BEC 1
17 MBS Driver
21 ALC Exhaust Solenoid
23 Integrated Chassis Control Module Item
Usage
24 Real Time Dampening
25 Fuel Pump Power Module
26 Spare/Battery Regulated Voltage
Control
28 Upfitter 2
29 Upfitter 2 Relay
30 Wiper
31 TIM
34 Back-up Lamps
35 Antilock Brake System Valve
36 Trailer Brakes
37 Upfitter 3 Relay
39 Trailer Stop/Turn Right
40 Trailer Stop/ Turn Left Item
Usage
41 Trailer Park Lamps
42 Right Parking Lamps
43 Left Parking Lamps
44 Upfitter 3
45 Automatic Level Control Run/Crank
47 Upfitter 4
48 Upfitter 4 Relay
49 Reverse Lamps
51 Parking Lamp Relay
59 Euro Trailer
60 Air Conditioning Control
63 Upfitter 1
67 Trailer Battery
69 RC Upfitter 3 and 4
70 VBAT Upfitter 3 and 4

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Service and Maintenance 11-7
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required
Services - Severe12 000 km/7,500 mi
24 000 km/15,000 mi
36 000 km/22,500 mi
48 000 km/30,000 mi
60 000 km/37,500 mi
72 000 km/45,000 mi
84 000 km/52,500 mi
96 000 km/60,000 mi
108 000 km/67,500 mi
120 000 km/75,000 mi
132 000 km/82,500 mi
144 000 km/90,000 mi
156 000 km/97,500 mi
168 000 km/105,000 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi
192 000 km/120,000 mi
204 000 km/127,500 mi
216 000 km/135,000 mi
228 000 km/142,500 mi
240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services.
Check engine oil level and oil life percentage.
Change engine oil and filter, if needed.@ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @
Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1)@ @@@@@
Inspect evaporative control system. (2)@ @@
Replace engine air cleaner filter. (3)@@@
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter.@@@
Change transfer case fluid, if equipped with
4WD. (4)@@@
Replace spark plugs. Inspect spark plug wires.@
Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5)@
Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6)@
Replace brake fluid. (7)@@@
Footnotes—Maintenance
Schedule Additional Required
Services - Severe
(1) Or every two years, whichever
comes first. More frequent
replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy
traffic, areas with poor air quality,
or areas with high dust levels.
Replacement may also be needed if
there is a reduction in air flow,
excessive window fogging, or odors.
(2)
Check all fuel and vapor lines
and hoses for proper hook-up,
routing, and condition.