2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE steering wheel

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Vehicle Care 387
To dinghy tow:1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle,
facing forward and on a level
surface.
2. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
3. Apply the parking brake and start the engine.
If equipped with an Electric
Parking Brake (EPB), the EPB
cannot be applied and the tires
must be chocked.
4. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral). See “Shifting into
N (Neutral)” underFour-Wheel
Drive 0260 for the proper
procedure. Check that the
vehicle is in N (Neutral) by
shifting the transmission to
R (Reverse) and then to D
(Drive). There should be no
movement of the vehicle while
shifting. 5. With the transmission in D
(Drive), turn the ignition to
ACC/ACCESSORY. If equipped
with Keyless Access, turn the
engine off.
Caution
Failure to disconnect the negative
battery cable or to have it contact
the terminals can cause damage
to the vehicle.
6. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery and
secure the nut and bolt. Cover
the negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to
prevent any contact with the
negative battery terminal.
7. Shift the transmission to P (Park).
Caution
If the steering column is locked,
vehicle damage may occur. 8. Move the steering wheel to
make sure the steering column
is unlocked.
9. Release the parking brake.
10. Keep the ignition key in the towed vehicle in ACC/
ACCESSORY to prevent the
steering column from locking.
If equipped with Keyless
Access, keep the RKE
transmitter outside of the
vehicle, and manually lock
doors. Access the vehicle as if
it has a dead RKE transmitter
battery, by using the key in the
door lock.
Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle
Before disconnecting the towed
vehicle: 1. Park on a level surface.
2. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to P (Park).
3. Connect the battery.
4. Apply the brake pedal.
5. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. Shift the
transfer case out of N (Neutral)

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394 Vehicle Care
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
silicone carbide tire cleaning(Continued)
Caution (Continued)
brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect other brake parts,
including drums, wheel cylinders,
calipers, parking brake, master
cylinder, brake fluid reservoir,
vacuum pipes, electric vacuum
pump including bracket and vent
hose, if equipped.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year. Inspect power steering for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
For 1500 Series vehicles, at least
every other oil change lubricate the
outer tie rod ends.
Control arm ball joints on 1500
Series vehicles are
maintenance-free.
Caution
Lubrication of applicable Steering/
Suspension points should not be
done unless the temperature is
−12 °C (10 °F) or higher,
or damage could result.
For a heavy-duty Suburban, see the
Suburban Heavy-Duty Package
supplement.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel
fuel door hinge and power assist

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408 Service and Maintenance
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0410 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs

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444 Index
Driving (cont'd)Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 29
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 237
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 238
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 230
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
E
E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Electrical Equipment,Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345, 348
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 341 Electrical System (cont'd)
Rear Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
Emergency
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Check and Service EngineSoon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 314
Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Cooling System Messages . . . 163
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 416
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Oil Pressure Gauge . . . . . . . . . . 141
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 255
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302 Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 429
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Extender, Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 183
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 185
F
Fan
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Features Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 187
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 372
FlexFuel E85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 398
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 318
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Four-Wheel DriveTransfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Fog Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 188, 338

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Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Forward Collision Alert(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . 260, 331
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
Front Automatic Braking
(FAB) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Front Seats Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Heated and Cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Front Turn Signal Lamps . . . . . . . 339
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 292
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 151
Management, Active . . . . . . . . . . 254
Requirements, California . . . . . 292
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Full-Size Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . 381 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 342
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345, 348
Rear Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350
G
Garage Door Opener . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Gauges
Engine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 141
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 400
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .311
Glass Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 GM Mobility Reimbursement
Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 187
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Head-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 338
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 152
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 185
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 152
Heated
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Heated and Cooled Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Heater
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

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Seats (cont'd)Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Second Row . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Third Row Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117, 119
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
OnStar
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 312
Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 413
Maintenance, General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 414
Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 423 Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 407
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 287
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Special Application Services . . . . 407
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Start Assist, Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 Fluid, Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Steering (cont'd)
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Steering System Messages . . . . . 169
Steps
Power Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 339
Storage
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Storage Areas Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Cargo Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Sunglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 122
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Sunglass Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192, 430