Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Storage . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel . 1-2 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Agreements . 7-55 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Vehicle Features . 1-20 Roof Rack System . 4-3 Climate Controls . 8-1 Performance and Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Maintenance . 1-26 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Air Vents . 8-12 Controls . 5-2 Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving and Operating . 9-1 Windows . 2-1 Indicators . 5-10 Driving Information . 9-2 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Information Displays . 5-26 Starting and Operating . 9-19 Doors . 2-9 Vehicle Messages . 5-34 Engine Exhaust . 9-27 Vehicle Security. 2-12 Vehicle Personalization . 5-44 Automatic Transmission . 9-28 Exterior Mirrors . 2-15 Universal Remote System . 5-52 Drive Systems . 9-33 Interior Mirrors . 2-19 Brakes . 9-40 Windows . 2-20 Lighting . 6-1 Ride Control Systems . 9-42 Roof . 2-22 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Cruise Control . 9-46 Interior Lighting . 6-7 Object Detection Systems . 9-48 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting Features . 6-8 Fuel . 9-55 Head Restraints . 3-2 Towing. 9-61 Front Seats . 3-3 Infotainment System . 7-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-78 Rear Seats . 3-9 Introduction . 7-1 Safety Belts . 3-16 Radio . 7-10 Airbag System . 3-26 Audio Players . 7-16 Child Restraints . 3-41 Rear Seat Infotainment . 7-36 Phone . 7-48 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual M Vehicle Care . 10-1 Technical Data . 12-1 General Information . 10-2 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-3 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Headlamp Aiming . 10-30 Bulb Replacement . 10-30 Customer Information . 13-1 Electrical System . 10-32 Customer Information . 13-2 Wheels and Tires . 10-40 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-17 Jump Starting . 10-77 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing. 10-82 Privacy. 13-19 Appearance Care . 10-87 OnStar . 14-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 OnStar Overview. 14-1 General Information . 11-1 OnStar Services . 14-2 Maintenance Schedule . 11-2 OnStar Additional Special Application Information . 14-5 Services . 11-8 Index . i-1 Additional Maintenance and Care . 11-8 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . 11-12 Maintenance Records . 11-15 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 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 it On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and 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 Attention: Customer Service Keep this manual in the vehicle for 47911 Halyard Drive trademarks and/or service marks of quick reference. General Motors LLC, its Plymouth, MI 48170 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Using this Manual This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific To quickly locate information about vehicle either because they are the vehicle, use the Index in the options that you did not purchase or back of the manual. It is an due to changes subsequent to the alphabetical list of what is in the printing of this owner manual. manual and the page number where it can be found. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20955527 B Second Printing © 2012 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (4,1) iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a 0 : Adjustable Pedals Danger indicates a hazard with a safety symbol which means “Do high level of risk which will result in Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let 9 : Airbag Readiness Light serious injury or death. this happen.” # : Air Conditioning Warning or Caution indicates a ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) hazard that could result in injury or Symbols % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls death. The vehicle has components and ® labels that use symbols instead of or OnStar { WARNING text. Symbols are shown along with $ : Brake System Warning Light the text describing the operation or " : Charging System These mean there is something information relating to a specific that could hurt you or other component, control, message, I : Cruise Control people. gauge, or indicator. B : Engine Coolant Temperature M : This symbol is shown when O : Exterior Lamps Notice: This means there is you need to see your owner manual # : Fog Lamps something that could result in for additional instructions or property or vehicle damage. This information. : Fuel Gauge would not be covered by the * : This symbol is shown when + : Fuses vehicle's warranty. you need to see a service manual 3 for additional instructions or : Headlamp High/Low-Beam information. Changer Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction v ( : Heated Steering Wheel j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure g : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor _ : Tow/Haul Mode d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (6,1) vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief 1-1 In Brief Safety Belts . 1-11 Navigation System . 1-23 Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System . 1-11 Alert (SBZA) . 1-24 Instrument Panel Mirror Adjustment . 1-12 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Overview . 1-2 Steering Wheel Camera (RVC) . 1-24 Adjustment . 1-14 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . 1-24 Initial Drive Information Throttle and Brake Pedal Power Outlets . 1-24 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Adjustment . 1-14 Universal Remote System . 1-25 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Interior Lighting . 1-14 Sunroof . 1-25 System . 1-4 Exterior Lighting . 1-15 Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Performance and Maintenance Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-16 ® Door Locks . 1-5 Climate Controls . 1-17 StabiliTrak System . 1-26 Liftgate . 1-6 Transmission . 1-18 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-26 Windows . 1-7 Four-Wheel Drive . 1-19 Engine Oil Life System . 1-27 Seat Adjustment . 1-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . 1-27 Memory Features . 1-9 Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel Second Row Seats . 1-10 Radio(s) . 1-20 Economy . 1-27 Third Row Seats . 1-10 Satellite Radio . 1-22 Roadside Assistance Heated and Ventilated Portable Audio Devices . 1-22 Program . 1-28 Seats . 1-10 Bluetooth® . 1-22 OnStar® . 1-28 Head Restraint Steering Wheel Controls . 1-22 Adjustment . 1-10 Cruise Control . 1-23 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (2,1) 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown; Metric Similar Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2013 - crc2 - 8/14/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1-3 A. Air Vents on page 8‑12. J. Dome Lamps on page 6‑7. Q. Horn on page 5‑4. B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination R. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6‑7. page 5‑2. Signals on page 6 5. ‑ Fog Lamps on page 6‑6 S. Climate Control Systems on Windshield Wiper/Washer on (If Equipped). page 8‑1 (If Equipped). page 5‑4. K. Hood Release. See Hood on Dual Automatic Climate Control Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 10‑4. System on page 8‑3 page 5‑5. L. Integrated Trailer Brake (If Equipped). C. Instrument Cluster on Controller (If Equipped). See T. Power Outlets on page 5‑8. page 5‑11. Towing Equipment on U. StabiliTrak® System on page 9 69. D. Hazard Warning Flashers on ‑ page 9‑42 (If Equipped). page 6‑5 (Out of View). M. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out Pedal Adjust Button (If E. Shift Lever. See Automatic of View). See Malfunction Equipped). See Adjustable Indicator Lamp on page 5 19. Transmission on page 9‑28. ‑ Throttle and Brake Pedal on N. Automatic Transfer Case page 9 20. F. Manual Mode on page 9‑31 ‑ (If Equipped). Control (If Equipped). See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Four-Wheel Drive (Single page 9‑48 (If Equipped). Tow/Haul Mode on page 9‑32 Speed Automatic Transfer (If Equipped). Case) on page 9‑38 or Power Assist Steps on G. Driver Information Center (DIC) Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed page 2‑12 (If Equipped). Buttons. See Driver Information Automatic Transfer Case) on Center (DIC) on page 5‑26. page 9‑33. H.