2019 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN seats

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If the vehicle has the Keyless
Access system, there is a key in the
transmitter.This key is used for the driver door
and glove box.
If the vehicle has the Keyless
Access system, the transmitter has
a button on the side of the
transmitter used to remove the key.
Do not pull the key out without
pressing the button.
See your dealer if a replacement
key or additional key is needed.
If it becomes difficult to turn a key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
Periodically clean with a brush
or pick.
With an active OnStar or connected
service plan, an OnStar Advisor
may remotely unlock the vehicle.
See
OnStar Overview 0435.
If locked out of the vehicle, see
Roadside Assistance Program
0 425.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 070.
Keys (Key Access)
{Warning
Leaving children in a vehicle with
an ignition key or Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
dangerous and children or others
could be seriously injured or
killed. They could operate the
power window or other controls or
make the vehicle move. The
windows will function with the key
in the ignition or with the RKE
transmitter in the vehicle, and
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Interference from radio-frequency
identification (RFID) tags may
prevent the key from starting the
vehicle. Keep RFID tags away from
the key when starting the vehicle.
The key is used for the driver door,
ignition, and glove box.
If equipped with memory seats,
keys 1 and 2 are linked to seating
positions of memory 1 or 2. See
Memory Seats070.
Programming Keys to the
Vehicle
For the Tahoe Police and Tahoe
Special Service Packages, see the
Tahoe Police and Tahoe and
Special Service Packages
Supplement.
Follow these procedures to program
up to eight keys to the vehicle. Programming with Two
Recognized Keys
To program a new key:
1. Insert the original, already programmed key in the ignition
and turn the ignition on without
starting the engine.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
3. Quickly, within five seconds, insert the second original
already programmed key in the
ignition and turn the ignition on
without starting the engine.
4. Turn the ignition off and remove the key.
5. Insert the new key to be programmed, and within
five seconds, turn the ignition
on without starting the engine.
The security light will turn off
once the key has been
programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1–5 if additional keys are to be programmed.

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If equipped with auto mirror folding,
pressing and holding
Kfor
one second will unfold the mirrors,
if enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0172.
Press and hold
Kuntil the windows
fully open, if remote window
operation is enabled. See Vehicle
Personalization 0172.
b:Press twice to open or close
the liftgate. Press once to stop the
liftgate from moving.
c: Press twice to open the
liftglass.
7: Press and release to initiate
vehicle locator. The turn signal
lamps flash and the horn sounds
three times.
Press and hold
7for more than
three seconds to activate the panic
alarm. The turn signal lamps flash
and the horn sounds repeatedly for
30 seconds. The alarm turns off
when the ignition is turned on or
7
is pressed again. The ignition must
be off for the panic alarm to work.
/: If equipped, press and releaseQ, then immediately press and hold
/until the turn signal lamps flash
or for at least four seconds. The
engine may be started from outside
the vehicle using the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Vehicle
Start 043.
Keyless Access Operation
The Keyless Access system allows
for doors and the liftgate to be
accessed without pressing the RKE
transmitter button. The RKE
transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft)
of the liftgate or door being opened.
If the vehicle has this feature, there
will be a button on the outside door
handles.
Keyless Access can be
programmed to unlock all doors on
the first lock/unlock press from the
driver door. See Vehicle
Personalization 0172.
If equipped with memory seats, RKE
transmitters 1 and 2 are linked to
seating positions of memory 1 or 2.
See Memory Seats 070. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from
the Driver Door
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
of the door handle, pressing the
lock/unlock button on the driver door
handle will unlock the driver door.
If the lock/unlock button is pressed
again within five seconds, all
passenger doors and the liftgate will
unlock.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger
Side Similar
Pressing the lock/unlock button will
cause all doors to lock if any of the
following occur:

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The DIC displays READY FOR
REMOTE #2, 3, 4, ETC.
4. Place the new transmitter inthe transmitter pocket/insert.
Open the center console
storage area and the storage
tray. The transmitter pocket/
insert is in front of the storage
area next to the center console
storage area between the
driver and front passenger
seats. 5. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC display will
show that it is ready to program
the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket and
press
KorQon the
transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
7. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Programming without Recognized
Transmitters
If two currently recognized
transmitters are not available, follow
this procedure to program up to
eight transmitters. This feature is
not available in Canada. This
procedure will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. The vehicle
must be off and all transmitters to
be programmed must be with you.
1. Remove the vehicle key from the transmitter.
2. Insert the vehicle key into the key lock cylinder on the driver
door handle; then turn the key
counterclockwise, to the unlock
position, five times within
10 seconds.
The DIC displays REMOTE
LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE
START BUTTON TO LEARN,
then press ENGINE
START/STOP.
The DIC will again display
REMOTE LEARN PENDING,
PLEASE WAIT.
4. Repeat Step 3 two additional times. After the third time all
previously known transmitters
will no longer work with the

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vehicle. Remaining transmitters
can be relearned during the
next steps.
The DIC should now display
READY FOR REMOTE # 1.
5. Place the new transmitter inthe transmitter pocket/insert.
Open the center console
storage area and the storage
tray. The transmitter pocket/
insert is in front of the storage
area next to the center console
storage area between the
driver and front passenger
seats. 6. Press ENGINE START/STOP.
When the transmitter is
learned, the DIC display will
show that it is ready to program
the next transmitter.
7. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter pocket/insert
and press
KorQon the
transmitter.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 5–7.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for
approximately 12 seconds to
exit programming mode.
8. Return the key back into the transmitter.
Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery
If the transmitter battery is weak or if
there is interference with the signal,
the DIC may display NO REMOTE
DETECTED or NO REMOTE KEY
WAS DETECTED PLACE KEY IN TRANSMITTER POCKET THEN
START YOUR VEHICLE when
starting the vehicle.
To start the vehicle:
1. Open the center console storage area and the
storage tray.
2. Place the transmitter in the
transmitter pocket/insert.
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) press the brake
pedal and ENGINE
START/STOP.
Replace the transmitter battery
as soon as possible.

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Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped with the remote start
feature, the climate control system
will come on when the vehicle is
started remotely depending on the
outside temperature.
The rear defog and heated and
ventilated seats, if equipped, may
also come on. SeeHeated and
Ventilated Front Seats 073 and
Vehicle Personalization 0172.
Laws in some communities may
restrict the use of remote starters.
Check local regulations for any
requirements on remote starting of
vehicles.
Do not use remote start if the
vehicle is low on fuel. The vehicle
may run out of fuel.
The vehicle cannot be remote
started if:
. The key is in the ignition (Key
Access) or the transmitter is in
the vehicle (Keyless Access).
. The hood is not closed. .
There is an emission control
system malfunction and the
malfunction indicator lamp is on.
. The hazard flashers are on.
. Two remote vehicle starts or a
start with an extension have
already been used.
. The vehicle is not in P (Park).
The engine will turn off during a
remote vehicle start if:
. The coolant temperature gets
too high.
. The oil pressure gets low.
The RKE transmitter range may be
reduced while the vehicle is running.
Other conditions can affect the
performance of the transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System 033 orVehicle
Personalization 0172.
Starting the Engine Using Remote
Start
1. Press and release
Q. 2. Immediately press and hold
/
until the turn signal lamps flash
or for at least four seconds.
When the vehicle starts, the
parking lamps will turn on. The
doors will be locked and the
climate control system may
come on.
The engine will continue to run
for 15 minutes. Repeat
Steps 1 and 2 for a 15-minute
time extension.
Turn the ignition on to operate the
vehicle.
Extending Engine Run Time
The engine run time can be
extended by 15 minutes, for a total
of 30 minutes, if during the first
15 minutes Steps 1 and 2 are
repeated while the engine is still
running. An extension can be
requested, 30 seconds after
starting.
A maximum of two remote starts,
or a single start with an extension,
is allowed between ignition cycles.

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mirror for a vehicle in the blind
zone. Then, glance over your
shoulder to double check
before moving slowly into the
adjacent lane.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, the
passenger and/or driver mirror tilts
to a preselected position when the
vehicle is in R (Reverse). This
allows the curb to be seen when
parallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the original
position when:
.The vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse), or remains in
R (Reverse) for about
30 seconds.
. The ignition is turned off.
. The vehicle is driven in
R (Reverse) above a set speed.
To turn this feature on or off, see
Vehicle Personalization 0172.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind your
vehicle.
If equipped with OnStar, there may
be three buttons at the bottom of the
mirror. See OnStar Overview 0435.
To avoid accidental OnStar calls,
clean the mirror with the ignition off.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Child-View Mirror
If equipped, the child-view mirror is
on the overhead console. Press the
fixed button on the cover to release.
Push the mirror back up when not
in use.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Center Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 67
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Heated Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Third Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Seat Belts
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Lap Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Seat Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 92
Seat Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Replacing Seat Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 96
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
What Will You See after an
Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . 105
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . 106
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Infants and Young Children . . . 108 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . 111
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 112
Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) . . . 114
Replacing LATCH System
Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . 122
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the
Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center
Front Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Front
Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . 125