Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Climate Controls . 8-1 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Air Vents . 8-13 Vehicle Features . 1-21 Roof Rack System . 4-3 Performance and Driving and Operating . 9-1 Maintenance . 1-27 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Driving Information . 9-2 Controls . 5-2 Starting and Operating . 9-27 Keys, Doors and Windows . 2-1 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Engine Exhaust . 9-35 Keys and Locks . 2-2 Indicators . 5-11 Automatic Transmission . 9-37 Doors . 2-10 Information Displays . 5-27 Drive Systems . 9-43 Vehicle Security. 2-14 Vehicle Messages . 5-36 Brakes . 9-50 Exterior Mirrors . 2-17 Vehicle Personalization . 5-46 Ride Control Systems . 9-52 Interior Mirrors . 2-20 Universal Remote System . 5-54 Cruise Control . 9-55 Windows . 2-21 Object Detection Systems . 9-58 Roof . 2-23 Lighting . 6-1 Fuel . 9-67 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Towing. 9-73 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Interior Lighting . 6-7 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-91 Head Restraints . 3-2 Lighting Features . 6-8 Front Seats . 3-3 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Rear Seats . 3-11 Infotainment System . 7-1 General Information . 10-2 Safety Belts . 3-20 Introduction . 7-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-4 Airbag System . 3-37 Radio . 7-8 Headlamp Aiming . 10-34 Child Restraints . 3-52 Audio Players . 7-14 Bulb Replacement . 10-36 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-34 Electrical System . 10-38 Phone . 7-47 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Wheels and Tires . 10-46 Technical Data . 12-1 Jump Starting . 10-83 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Towing. 10-87 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Appearance Care . 10-93 Customer Information . 13-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 Customer Information . 13-2 General Information . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-15 Scheduled Maintenance . 11-3 Vehicle Data Recording Recommended Fluids, and Privacy. 13-16 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-7 Index . i-1 Maintenance Records . 11-10 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) Introduction iii Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of Propriétaires Canadiens the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name “General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited” for The names, logos, emblems, Chevrolet Motor Division wherever On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and it appears in this manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, hybrid supplement for more the CHEVROLET Emblem, TAHOE, information. Helm, Incorporated SUBURBAN, and Z71 are P.O. Box 07130 Keep this manual in the vehicle Detroit, MI 48207 trademarks and/or service marks for quick reference. of General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Numéro de poste 6438 This manual describes features that de langue française may or may not be on your specific www.helminc.com vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 25965917 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do death. Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System : : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control g : Outside Power Foldaway that may be found on the vehicle B : Engine Coolant Temperature Mirrors and what they mean. For more } information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps : Power the Index. / # : Fog Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start 0 : Adjustable Pedals > . : Fuel Gauge : Safety Belt Reminders : Airbag Readiness Light 9 + : Fuses 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning _ # 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam : Tow/Haul Mode ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer F : Traction Control % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls j : LATCH System Child M : Windshield Washer Fluid or OnStar® Restraints $ : Brake System Warning Light * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance In Brief Adjustment . 1-15 StabiliTrak® System . 1-27 Throttle and Brake Pedal Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-27 Instrument Panel Adjustment . 1-15 Engine Oil Life System . 1-28 Interior Lighting . 1-15 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-28 Instrument Panel Overview . 1-2 Exterior Lighting . 1-16 Driving for Better Fuel Initial Drive Information Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-17 Economy . 1-28 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Climate Controls . 1-18 Roadside Assistance Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Transmission . 1-19 Program . 1-29 ® System . 1-4 Four-Wheel Drive . 1-20 OnStar . 1-30 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-5 Vehicle Features Door Locks . 1-5 Radio(s) . 1-21 Liftgate . 1-6 Satellite Radio . 1-23 Windows . 1-6 Portable Audio Devices . 1-23 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Bluetooth® . 1-23 Memory Features . 1-9 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-23 Second Row Seats . 1-10 Cruise Control . 1-24 Third Row Seats . 1-10 Navigation System . 1-24 Heated Seats . 1-11 Side Blind Zone Heated and Ventilated Alert (SBZA) . 1-25 Seats . 1-12 Rear Vision Head Restraint Camera (RVC) . 1-25 Adjustment . 1-12 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-25 Safety Belts . 1-12 Power Outlets . 1-26 Sensing System for Universal Remote System . 1-26 Passenger Airbag . 1-13 Sunroof . 1-26 Mirror Adjustment . 1-13 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview United States Version Shown; Canada Similar Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑13. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on P. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6 1. page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. ‑ ‑ See Turn and Lane-Change J. Dome Lamps on page 6‑7. Q. Horn on page 5‑5. Signals on page 6‑5. Instrument Panel Illumination R. Steering Wheel Controls on Windshield Wiper/Washer on Control on page 6‑7. page 5‑3. page 5 5. ‑ Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 S. Climate Control Systems on Rear Window Wiper/Washer on (If Equipped). page 8‑1 (If Equipped). page 5‑6. K. Hood Release. See Hood on Dual Automatic Climate C. Instrument Cluster on page 10‑5. Control System on page 8‑4 page 5‑12. L. Integrated Trailer Brake (If Equipped). D. Hazard Warning Flashers on Controller (If Equipped). T. Power Outlets on page 5‑9. page 6‑5 (Out of View). See Towing Equipment on U. StabiliTrak® System on page 9 82. E. Shift Lever. See Automatic ‑ page 9‑52 (If Equipped). Transmission on page 9‑37. M. Data Link Connector (DLC) Pedal Adjust Button (If (Out of View). See Malfunction F. Manual Mode on page 9‑40 Equipped). See Adjustable (If Equipped). Indicator Lamp on page 5‑20. Throttle and Brake Pedal on N. Automatic Transfer Case page 9 28. Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑41 ‑ (If Equipped). Control. (If Equipped). See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed page 9‑58 (If Equipped). G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Automatic Transfer Case) on Buttons. See Driver Information page 9‑43 or Four-Wheel Drive Power Assist Steps on Center (DIC) on page 5‑27. (Single Speed Automatic page 2‑14 (If Equipped). H. Infotainment on page 7‑1. Transfer Case) on page 9‑47. V. Glove Box on page 4‑1. O. Cruise Control on page 9‑55. Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2011 Black plate (4,1) 1-4 In Brief Initial Drive Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.