Chevrolet 2009 Tahoe Automobile User Manual


 
Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-8
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-11
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Liftgate/Liftglass ............................................2-13
Power Liftgate ..............................................2-15
Power Assist Steps .......................................2-18
Windows ........................................................2-19
Power Windows ............................................2-20
Sun Visors ...................................................2-21
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-22
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-22
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-24
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-24
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-26
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-26
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-26
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-28
Starting the Engine .......................................2-28
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ................2-30
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-30
Active Fuel Management™ .............................2-31
Automatic Transmission Operation ...................2-32
Tow/Haul Mode ............................................2-38
Four-Wheel Drive ..........................................2-40
Parking Brake ..............................................2-45
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-47
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-49
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-49
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-50
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-51
Mirrors ...........................................................2-52
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-52
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-52
Outside Manual Mirrors ..................................2-52
Outside Towing Mirrors ..................................2-53
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-53
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .....................2-54
Section 2 Features and Controls
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