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CAUTION:
Leaving
children
in
a
vehicle
with
the
ignition
key
is
dangerous
for
many
reasons.
They
could
operate
the
power
windows
or
other
controls
or
even
make
the
vehicle
move.
The
children
or
others
could
be
badly
injured
or
even
killed.
Do
not
leave
the
keys
in
a
vehicle
with
children.
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Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
95
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Seats
10
Heated Seats
11
Power Lumbar
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Rear Seat Operation
15
Rear Seats
15
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats
15
Folding the Seatbacks
16
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
18
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
20
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
21
Bench Seat
22
Folding the Seatback
22
Tilting the Bench Seat
23
Removing the Bench Seat
25
Replacing the Bench Seat
26
Bucket Seats
27
Reclining the Seatbacks
27
Safety Belts
29
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
29
Why Safety Belts Work
30
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
33
Driver Position
34
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
34
Lap-Shoulder Belt
34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
42
Center Passenger Position
43
Right Front Passenger Position
43
Lap Belt
44
Rear Seat Passengers
45
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
45
Safety Belt Extender
50
Child Restraints
51
Older Children
51
Infants and Young Children
54
Child Restraint Systems
57
Where to Put the Restraint
60
Top Strap
62
Top Strap Anchor Location
63
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
68
Third Row
71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
74
Second Row
71
Air Bag Systems
78
Where Are the Air Bags
81
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
83
Frontal Air Bags
83
Side Impact Air Bags
84
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
85
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
85
Instrument Panel
86
Passenger Sensing System
88
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Restraint System Check
93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
93
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
94
Table of Contents
95
Features and Controls
95
Keys
97
Remote Keyless Entry System
98
Battery Replacement
100
Remote Alarm
100
Door Locks
102
Power Door Locks
103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
104
Rear Door Security Locks
106
Lockout Protection
107
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate
108
Panel Doors
108
Windows
109
Express-Down Windows
110
Sun Visors
111
Manual Windows
110
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
111
Theft-Deterrent Systems
112
Lock-Out Switch
111
Testing the Alarm
113
Ignition Positions
115
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
115
Starting Your Engine
116
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
117
Engine Coolant Heater
117
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
118
Automatic Transmission Operation
119
Front Axle Locking Feature
122
All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak
127
Parking Brake
130
Shifting into Park (P)
131
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
132
Torque Lock
133
Shifting out of Park (P)
133
Engine Exhaust
134
Parking over Things that Burn
134
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
135
Mirrors
136
Temperature and Compass Display
136
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
136
Manual Rearview Mirror
136
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
137
Compass Variance
137
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
138
Cleaning the Mirror
138
Compass Calibration
138
Passenger Air Bag Indicator
138
Compass Operation
139
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
141
Outside Manual Mirrors
141
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
142
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
142
Outside Power Mirrors
142
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
143
Outside Convex Mirror
144
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
144
Outside Heated Mirrors
144
Onstar System
145
Homelink Transmitter
147
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
147
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
149
Resetting Defaults
150
Storage Areas
151
Using Homelink
150
Center Console Storage Area
151
Cupholder(S)
151
Front Storage Area
151
Glove Box
151
Luggage Carrier
151
Cargo Cover
153
Cargo Tie Downs
153
Convenience Net
153
Sunroof
154
Rear Storage Area
153
Vehicle Personalization
155
Memory Seat
155
Easy Exit Seat
156
Section 3 Instrument Panel
157
Default Chapter
157
Driver Information Center (DIC)
157
Instrument Panel Overview
160
Audio System(S)
161
Hazard Warning Flashers
162
Other Warning Devices
162
Horn
163
Tilt Wheel
163
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
163
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
164
Windshield Wipers
165
Windshield Washer
166
Cruise Control
167
Exterior Lamps
170
Turn and Lane Change Signals
164
Automatic Headlamp System
171
Lamps on Reminder
172
Daytime Running Lamps
172
Interior Lamps
175
Entry Lighting
175
Exit Lighting
175
Front Reading Lamps
175
Instrument Panel Brightness
175
Battery Run-Down Protection
176
Accessory Power Outlets
177
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
177
Climate Controls
178
Dome Lamps
176
Climate Control System
178
Dual Climate Control System
179
Defogging and Defrosting
181
Rear Window Defogger
181
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
183
Air Conditioning
187
Rear Air Conditioning System
190
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
191
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls
193
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
195
Instrument Panel Cluster
196
Engine Hour Meter Display
197
Air Bag Readiness Light
198
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
198
Battery Warning Light
200
Voltmeter Gage
200
Brake System Warning Light
201
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
202
Traction off Light
202
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
203
Transmission Temperature Gage
204
Tire Pressure Light
205
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
206
Safety Belt Reminder Light
197
Speedometer and Odometer
197
Tachometer
197
Trip Odometer
197
If the Light Is Flashing
207
If the Light Is on Steady
207
Maintenance Schedule
209
Oil Pressure Gage
209
Cruise Control Light
210
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
210
Tow/Haul Mode Light
210
Fuel Gage
211
Low Fuel Warning Light
211
Driver Information Center (DIC)
212
DIC Operation and Displays
212
Trip Information Button
213
Fuel Information Button
215
Personalization Button
217
Select Button
224
DIC Warnings and Messages
224
Battery Not Charging
225
Buckle Passenger
225
Buckle Seatbelt
225
Change Engine Oil
225
Check Oil Level
226
Check Tire Pressure
226
Check Washer Fluid
226
Driver Door Ajar
226
Engine Coolant Hot
226
Engine Overheated
226
Fuel Level Low
227
Keyfob X Battery Low
227
Left Rear Door Ajar
227
Oil Life Reset
227
Oil Pressure Low
227
Passenger Door Ajar
228
Reduced Engine Power
228
Replace Liftgate Fuse
228
Right Rear Door Ajar
228
Service Airbag
228
Service 4 Wheel Steer
229
Service 4Wd
229
Service Brake System
229
Service Ride Control
229
Service Stability
229
Service Tire Monitor
230
Stability Sys Active
230
Stability Sys Disabled
230
Tighten Fuel Cap
231
Traction Active
231
Traction Sys Limited
231
Audio System(S)
232
Transmission Hot
231
Turn Signal on
232
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
233
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
233
AM-FM Radio
234
Setting Preset Stations
235
Radio Messages
236
Radio with CD
237
Contiguous Us States
238
Playing the Radio
238
Finding a Station
239
Rds and XM
241
Rds Messages
242
Playing a CD
246
Radio with Cassette and CD
248
Playing a Cassette Tape
258
Cassette Tape Messages
260
CD Adapter Kits
260
Radio with Six-Disc CD
264
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
274
Using Song List Mode
276
Rear Seat Entertainment System
279
Before You Drive
279
DVD Player
279
Video Screen
282
Remote Control
283
Stereo Rca Jacks
287
Audio Output
288
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
291
Rear Seat Audio Controls
291
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
293
Theft-Deterrent Feature
293
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
294
DVD Distortion
294
Radio Reception
294
Fm Stereo
294
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
295
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
296
Chime Level Adjustment
296
Cleaning the Video Screen
296
Fixed Mast Antenna
296
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States)
296
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
297
Driving Your Vehicle
297
Defensive Driving
298
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
298
Drunken Driving
299
Braking
302
Control of a Vehicle
302
Anti-Lock Brake System
303
Braking in Emergencies
305
Locking Rear Axle
307
Stabilitrak System
308
Traction Assist System (TAS)
305
Traction Control Operation
309
Power Steering
311
Steering
311
Steering Tips
311
Steering in Emergencies
312
Quadrasteer
313
Off-Road Recovery
316
Passing
316
Loss of Control
318
Off-Road Driving
319
Before You Go Off-Roading
321
Environmental Concerns
323
Traveling to Remote Areas
323
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
324
Scanning the Terrain
324
Approaching a Hill
326
Driving on Off-Road Hills
326
Driving Uphill
327
Driving Across an Incline
331
Stalling on an Incline
332
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
333
After Off-Road Driving
334
Driving at Night
335
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
336
Driving in Water
334
Driving through Deep Standing Water
338
City Driving
339
Freeway Driving
340
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
341
Highway Hypnosis
342
Hill and Mountain Roads
342
Winter Driving
344
Driving through Flowing Water
338
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
338
Driving on Snow or Ice
344
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
346
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
348
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
349
Using the Recovery Hooks
349
Towing
351
Recreational Vehicle Towing
351
Towing Your Vehicle
351
Dinghy Towing
352
Dolly Towing
353
Loading Your Vehicle
354
Autoride
360
Level Control
360
Towing a Trailer
361
Trailer Recommendations
361
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
362
Weight of the Trailer
364
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
367
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
368
Safety Chains
369
Trailer Brakes
369
Driving with a Trailer
370
Backing up
371
Following Distance
371
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
371
Driving on Grades
372
Parking on Hills
372
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
373
Trailer Wiring Harness
374
Power Winches
378
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
379
Service and Appearance Care
379
Service
381
Doing Your Own Service Work
381
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
382
Fuel
382
Gasoline Octane
382
Gasoline Specifications
383
California Fuel
383
Additives
383
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
384
Fuels in Foreign Countries
386
Filling Your Tank
386
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
388
Checking Things under the Hood
388
Hood Release
389
Engine Compartment Overview
390
Engine Oil
394
When to Add Engine Oil
395
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
396
Engine Oil Additives
397
When to Change Engine Oil
398
What to Do with Used Oil
399
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
399
When to Inspect
399
How to Inspect
400
Automatic Transmission Fluid
401
When to Check and Change
401
How to Check
402
Engine Coolant
404
How to Add Fluid
404
What to Use
405
Checking Coolant
406
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
407
Engine Overheating
407
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
408
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
409
Cooling System
409
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
412
Engine Fan Noise
416
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
417
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
417
Windshield Washer Fluid
418
Adding Washer Fluid
418
Brakes
419
Brake Fluid
419
Checking Brake Fluid
420
What to Add
420
Brake Wear
421
Battery
422
Brake Adjustment
422
Brake Pedal Travel
422
Replacing Brake System Parts
422
Jump Starting
423
Vehicle Storage
423
All-Wheel Drive
429
Rear Axle
430
Four-Wheel Drive
431
Transfer Case
431
Front Axle
432
Bulb Replacement
433
Halogen Bulbs
433
Headlamps
433
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
434
Side Identification Marker Lamps
435
Roof Marker Lamps
436
Taillamps
437
Replacement Bulbs
438
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
439
Tires
440
Tire Size
444
Tire Terminology and Definitions
446
Inflation - Tire Pressure
449
When to Check
449
Tire Pressure Monitor System
450
Tire Inspection and Rotation
452
Buying New Tires
454
When It Is Time for New Tires
454
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
456
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
457
Wheel Replacement
457
Used Replacement Wheels
458
Tire Chains
459
If a Tire Goes Flat
460
Changing a Flat Tire
461
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
462
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
465
Secondary Latch System
476
Spare Tire
479
Appearance Care
480
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
480
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
480
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
481
Using Cleaner on Fabric
481
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
482
Care of Safety Belts
483
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
483
Weatherstrips
483
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
482
Cleaning Leather
482
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
482
Cleaning Vinyl
482
Washing Your Vehicle
483
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
484
Finish Care
484
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
485
Cleaning Tires
486
Chemical Paint Spotting
486
Finish Damage
486
Sheet Metal Damage
486
Underbody Maintenance
486
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
487
Vehicle Identification
488
Electrical System
488
Add-On Electrical Equipment
488
Windshield Wiper Fuses
489
Service Parts Identification Label
488
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
488
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
489
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
489
Power Windows and Other Power Options
489
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
492
Capacities and Specifications
498
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
501
Introduction
502
Maintenance Requirements
502
Maintenance Schedule
502
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
502
Your Vehicle and the Environment
502
Scheduled Maintenance
504
Additional Required Services
506
Maintenance Footnotes
508
At each Fuel Fill
510
At Least Once a Month
510
Owner Checks and Services
510
At Least Once a Year
511
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
513
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
515
Maintenance Record
517
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
519
Default Chapter
519
Customer Assistance and Information
519
Customer Assistance and Information
520
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
520
Online Owner Center
521
Canada – Customer Assistance
522
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
523
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
522
United States – Customer Assistance
522
Overseas – Customer Assistance
523
Roadside Assistance Program
524
Courtesy Transportation
525
Canadian Roadside Assistance
525
Plan Ahead When Possible
525
Transportation Options
526
Additional Program Information
527
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
527
Reporting Safety Defects
528
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
528
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
529
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
529
Service Bulletins
529
Service Manuals
529
Service Publications Ordering Information
529
Current and Past Model Order Forms
530
Owner's Information
530
Table of Contents
532
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Model
Suburban 2004
Category
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Language
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