User manual CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1997

[. . . ] I lo a" The 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR' system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. 3-1 4-1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. 6-1 7-1 8- 1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistanceand how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8- 10. 9- 1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i We sumort voluntarv technician certification. L1 d GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE and the name SUBURBAN are registered trademarks of General MotorsCorporation. [. . . ] It's best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction. Turning the wheel too far to left or rightwill increase the possibility the of a rollover. Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall, when going up ahill. Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N) to "rev-up" the engine andregain forward momentum. Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control. Shift to REVERSE (R), release the parking brake, and slowly back straight down. Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it's steep enough to cause to you roll over if you turn around. If you can't make it up the hill, you must back straight down the hill. 0 0 4-21 @ Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can't do it. What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. on the uphill Exit side and stay clear the path the vehiclewould of take if it rolled downhill. Do not shift the transfer case toNEUTRAL (N) when you leave the vehicle. Leave it in some gear. A: - A CAUTIG1. I: I Shifting the transfercase to NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll even the transmission if is in PARK (P). This is becausethe NEUTRAL (N) position on the transfer case overrides the transmission. If you are going to leave your vehicle, setthe parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK (P). Leave the transfercase in the 2 Wheel, 4 High or 4 Low position. 4-22 Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you'll want to consider a number of things: 0 I I AC UTT3N: How steep is the downhill?Boulders? 0 Heavy braking when going down hill can cause a your brakes to overheat and fade. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control. 0 What's at the bottom of the hill?with If you decide you can go down ahill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they won't have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. 4-23 Are there some things should notdo when I driving down a hill? &= Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It's much more likely to happen going uphill. Shift to PARK (P) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 0 A: 0 Yes!These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control have a and serious accident. When driving downhill, avoidturns that take you across the incline of the hill. [. . . ] If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customersmay present their case toan impartial third-party arbitrator. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some statelaws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the ChevroletCustomer Assistance Cerfter at 1-800-222- 1020. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. [. . . ]