Chevrolet 1995 Tahoe User manual

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Supplement to the 1995 Sierra, C/K Series,
Yukonand Tahoe Owner’s Manuals
Thissupplementincludes thelatest informationat the time of printing. We
reserve the rightto make changes in theproduct acfter that timewithout
further notice.
For vehiclesfirst sold in Canada,substitute the name
“GeneralMotors
of Canada” for GeneralMotors wherever it appears in
this supplement.
‘Copyright 1995 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in
U.S.A. General Motors, Tahoe, Sierra and Yukon are registered trademarks of
General Motors Corporation.
STFF6S
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This informationreplaces the informationfound in the “Changinga Flat
Ere” section
of your Owner’sManual dealing with removal of the spare tire
on vehicles equipped with an underbodyspare tire carrier. After reading the
following information,keep it withyour Owner’sManual
for future reference.
To Remove Spare Tire:
The sparetire may be stored under the vehicle in an underbody carrier.
Remember, never remove
or restore a tire froman underbody carrierwhile the
vehicle issupported only by a jack.
If you have achassis cab, refer tothe information from the body
suppliedinstaller forthe location
of your spare tire.
For Pickup Models -- Underbody Carrier:
C
u-
E
F-
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Ratchet
C. JackHandle
D. HoistShaft
E. Valve Stem, PointedDown
E Spare Tire
G. Retainer
H. HoistCable
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For 4-DOOr Utility Models:
c
A. Hoist Assembly
B. HoistShaft
C. Ratchet
D. JackHandle
E. Retainer
E Valve Stem, Pointed Down
G. SpareTire
Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. One side of the ratchet has an UP marking. The other side has aDOWN
marking. Assemble theratchet to the hook near the end
of the jack handle
(as illustrated)with the DOWN marking facingyou. Insert the other end
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft.
2. Turn the ratchet to lowerthe spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the
ratchet until
the spare tire can be pulled outfrom under the vehicle.
3. When the tire has been lowered, tiltthe retainer atthe end of the cable so
it can be pulled up through the wheel opening.
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To Restore Spare or Flat Tire:
1. Lay thetire on the ground at therear of the vehicle. Position the tire so
that thevalve stem ispointed down and to the rear.
2. Tilt the retainer downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the
retainer isfully seated across
the underside of the wheel.
3. Attach the ratchet, with the UP marking facingyou, near the hook at the
end of the jack handle
as illustrated. Insert the other end,on an angle,
through the hole in the rear bumper and into the hoistshaft.
4. Raise the tire fully against theunderside of vehicle. Continue turning the
ratchet untilthere are two “clicks” or“ratchets.” The spare tire hoist
cannot be over-tightened.
5. Grasp and push against the tire to be sure it is stored securely and does
not move.
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Table of Contents
Introduction - How to Use this Manual
This section tellsyou how to use your manual and includes safety
and vehicle damagewarnings and symbols.
Section 1 - Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tellsyou how to use your seats and safety belts
properly. It also explainsthe air bag system.
Section 2 - Features & Controls
This section explainshow to startand operate your vehicle.
Section 3 - Comfort Controls & Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort
controls and how to operateyour audio system.
Section 4 - Your Drivingand the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and
how to driveunder different conditions.
Section 5 - Problems onthe Road
This sectiontells you what todo if you have a problem while
driving, suchas a flat tireor engine overheating, etc.
Section 6 - Service & Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running
properly and looking good.
Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule
This section tellsyou when to perform vehicle maintenanceand
what fluids and lubricants touse.
Section 8 - Customer Assistance Information
This section tellsyou how to contact GM for assistanceand howto
get service publications.It also gives you information on
“Reporting Safety Defects”on page
8-4.
Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this
manual. You can use it toquickly find somethingyou want to read.
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Introduction
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner’s
Manual
Welcome
This manual was prepared to acquaint you with the operation and
maintenance of your
1995 ChevroletTahoe or Suburban and toprovide
important safety information. Thereis also aChevrolet Truck Warranty and
Owner AssistanceInformation booklet.
In some vehicles, there can be
informationmanuals from othermanufacturers like body builders or special
equipment companies.We urge you toreview all these publications
carefully. This will help you enjoy safe and trouble-free operation of your
vehicle.
When itcomes to service, Keep in mind that your Chevrolet dealer knows
your vehiclebest and
is interested in your complete satisfaction.Your dealer
invitesyou toreturn for all of your service needs bothduring and after the
warranty period.
Remember, if you have a concern and needhelp handling it to your
satisfaction, seethe procedure in the ChevroletTruck Warranty andOwner
Assistance Information booklet.
Thanks forchoosing a Chevrolet product. We value you as a member of the
Chevroletfamily. We want to assure
you of our continuing interestin your
pleasure and satisfactionwith your vehicle.
ChevroletMotor Division
GeneralMotors Corporation
30007 Van Dyke Ave.
Warren, Michigan
@Copyright
1994 GeneralMotors Corporation, ChevroletMotor Division.
All Rights Reserved
Second Edition Printed
in U.S.A.
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Important Notesto Owners and Drivers
About This Manual
Please keep thismanual in your vehicle so it will be thereif you ever need it
when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in
it
so the new owner can use it.
This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We
reserve theright to make changes in the product after that time without
further notice. For vehicles first sold inCanada, substitute thename
“General Motors
of Canada Limited” for ChevroletMotor Division
whenever it appearsin this manual.
About Driving Your Tahoe
As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operatethis vehicle correctly
may result in loss
of control oran accident. Be sureto read the
“on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines
in this manual. (See
“Driving Guidelines”and “Off-Road Driving With your Four-wheel Drive
Vehicle”
in the Index.)
WE SUPPORT
VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN
CERTIFICATION THROUGH
National Institute for
AUTOMOTIVE
EXCELLENCE
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For Canadian OwnersWho Prefer a French Language
Manual:
Aux propriktaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de
ce guide en franqais chez votre concessionaire
ou au DGN Marketing
ServicesLtd.,
1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.
General Motors, GM, the GM Emblem, Chevrolet,the Chevrolet emblem,
Tahoe, and Suburban are registered trademarks
of General Motors
Corporation.
Model Reference
This manual covers these models:
2-Door Utility
4-Door
Utility
Suburban
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How to Use This Manual
Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to endwhen they
first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features
and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and
words work together to explain things quickly.
INDEX: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the
manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page
number where you’ll find it.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a boxwith
gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could
hurt you if youwere to ignore the warning.
In the gray caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then wetell you
what to do tohelp avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If
you don’t, you or others could be hurt.
You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety
symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,”
or “Don’t let this happen.”
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
I These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your
vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty,
and it could be costly. But the notice will
tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might
see CAUTION and NOTICE
warnings in different colors or
in different words.
You'll also seewarning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for
cautions, blue for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example,
these symbols are used on an original battery:
Caution
Possible injury
Avoid
Sparks
or Flames
Protect Eyes
Caustic Battery Acid
Spark or Name Could
by Shielding
Could Cause Burns
fxpiodeBattery
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These symbols are important foryou and your passengers whenever your
vehicle
is driven:
FastenSafety Door LocWUnlock
Belts
These symbols have to do with your lights:
Master Lighting
Switch
-
Turn Signal
Direction Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lights Daytime
Running Lights
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Headlight
HighBeam

These symbols are on some of your controls:
I
Windshield
Wiper Windshield Washer
Rear Wlndow
Washer
I
Rear Window
Defroster
w
I
Windshield
Defroster
U
Ventilating Fan
These symbols are used on warning and indicatorlights:
I -k
4cccy
Engine Coolant
Temperature
BRAKE
I
Brake
I I
Battery Charging
System
ANTI-
I LOCK
I I
4 Wheel
Anti-Lock
Fuel
Parking Brake
Release
I\J
Rear Window
Wiper
Engine Oil
Pressure
SHIFT
Shift Light
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. ~ ..

Here aresome other symbols you may see:
H Fuse
El Hood Release
Lighter
Horn
Er Speaker
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Notes
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Section
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use
your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should
not dowith air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats - how to adjust them, and fold them up
and down. It also tells you about reclining front seatbacks and head
restraints.
Manual Front Seat
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If your vehicle has a
manual bucket, split
bench, or
full bench
seat, you can adjust it
with this lever
at the
front of
the seat.
Slide the lever at the front
of the seat toward the passenger side to unlock it.
Using your body, slide the seat to where you want it. Then, release the lever
and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into
place.
Power Driver’s Seat (Option)
If your vehicle has a
power seat
on the
driver’s side,
you can
adjust it with this
switch at the outside
edge of the seat.
You can usethe center switch knob to move the seat where you want it. To
raise the seat,move the center switch knob up. To lower the seat, move the
center switchknob down.
To move the seat forward,move the center switch
knob toward the front of the vehicle. To move the seat rearward, move the
center knobtoward
the rear of the vehicle.
You can also raise and lower the front and rear of the seat. To raise the front
of the seat, move the front switch lever up. To lower the front of the seat,
move the front switch lever down.
To raise the rear of the seat, move the
rear switch lever up.
To lower the rear of the seat, move the rear switch
lever down.

Power Lumbar Adjustment
C
To adjust the power
lumbar, press
the front
of the lumbar switch
at the side of the seat.
Press the front
of the
switch to increase
lumbar support. Press
the rear of the switch
to decreaselumbar
support.
As you press the back of the switch, you will hear air leaving the lumbar
support inthe seatback.
Reclining Front Seatbacks
To adjust the seatback,
lift
the front of this
lever.
Release
the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the
front
of the lever and the seatback will go to an upright position.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.
Seatback Latches (All Except Base Level Bench Seat)
The front seatback foldsforward to let you access the rear of the cab.
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I To foldaseatback
, forward,pull this
~ lever up and fold the
i seatbackforward.
~
To return the seatback tothe upright position, justpush the seatback
rearward
until it latches.
After returning
the seatback to its upright position, pull the seatbackforward
to make sure itis locked.
Easy Entry Seat (%Door Uti/ity Model)
The driverand passenger frontbucket seat and the 60/40 split bench seat of
your vehicle has an easy entry feature. Thismakes it easy to get in and out
of
the rear seat.
To operate the seat
pull forward on the
top of the lever,
located at the side
of
the seatback,and tilt
the back forward
toward the front of the
vehicle.
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